V.K.Hariharalal v. The District Collector,

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated

16.03.2026 and furnish the copy of the plan approval issued in respect of Survey No.800/14-A1B situated at Thiruvattar Village, Kanyakumari District, within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court.

¶2Heard Mr. J.Barathan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mrs.K.R.Shivashankari, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

¶3By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶4The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had submitted a representation dated 16.03.2026 to the respondents requesting them to furnish a copy of the plan approval issued in respect of Survey No.800/14-A1B situated at Thiruvattar Village, Kanyakumari District. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has approached this Court by filing the present Writ Petition.

¶5The learned counsel for the petitioner further submitted that, without going into the merits of the petitioner's claim, it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated

16.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶6The learned counsel for the State has no serious objection to such a direction being issued.

¶7Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's claim, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Executive Officer, Thiruvattar Panchayat Union, Kolvel, Thiruvattar Taluk, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Assistant Director, Town and Country Planning, District Collector Office, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. M.DHANDAPANI

,J.

TSG DATED : 09.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI VK.Hariharalal ... Petitioner(s) vs. 1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District. 2.The Executive Officer, Thiruvattar Panchayat Union, Kolvel, Thiruvattar Taluk, Kanyakumari District. 3.The Assistant Director, Town and Country Planning, District Collector Office, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16.03.2026 and furnish the copy of the plan approval issued in respect of Survey No.800/14-A1B situated at Thiruvattar Village, Kanyakumari District, within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. J.Barathan For Respondents : Mrs. K.R.Shivashankari, Counsel for Statements