M.Munisamy v. The District Collector,

ORDER By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 07.04.2026.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that the petitioners are in continuous and uninterrupted possession of lands measuring 1.32 acres in Survey No.389 and 1.92 acres in Survey No.402/2 which is situated at Tharapadavedu Village. As per the records of the Revenue Department, the aforesaid lands continue to be classified as "Inam" land. The 1st petitioner has established a small kiosk on a portion of the property. Recently, in December 2025, certain persons having no manner of right over the property entered a portion of the land and attempted to encroach upon the same. Hence, the petitioners herein, along with the members of the general public made several representations to the respondents 1 to 3 regarding the alleged land grabbing by the private respondents 4 to 17, and the same is under investigation. Subsequently, the petitioners made a representation dated 07.04.2026 to the respondents. However, the same has not been considered till date. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed. Page4 of 6

4.Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for in this writ petition, notice to the respondents 4 to 17 herein is dispensed with.

5.In view of the above, the respondents 1 and 2 are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.04.2026, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to both the petitioners as well as the private respondents, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6.With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, W.M.P No.20548 of 2026 is ordered. 13-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Uma Page5 of 6

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Uma To

¶1The District Collector, Vellore District, Vellore-9.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vellore Revenue Division Office, Vellore-9.

¶3The Tahsildar, Katpadi Taluk. WP No. 19289 of 2026 and WMP No.20548 of 2026 13-05-2026 Page6 of 6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI and WMP No.20548 of 2026 1. M.Munisamy S/o.Late Mangani, 56, Perumal Koil Street, Old Katpadi, Katpadi Taluk. 2. J.Maya W/o.Late Jayapal, No.53/54, Gudiyatam Road, Tharapadavedu, Katpadi. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Vellore District, Vellore-9. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vellore Revenue Division Office, Vellore-9. 3. The Tahsildar, Katpadi Taluk. 4. Siva @ Srinivasan 5. S.Latha Both 4 and 5 are residing at No.101, Chunnambukkara Street, Page1 of 6 Vellore Taluk, Vellore - 632004. 6. C.Boobalan No.10, Masilamani Mudaliar Street, Vasanthapuram, Vellore Taluk, Vellore. 7. C.Kabilan No.16, 1st Street, Vananagar, Alamelumangapuram, Vellore District, Vellore - 632009. 8. P.Vinayagam S/o.late Pattu Gounder, No.31/32, Road Street, Kilithanpattarai Village, Katpadi Taluk. 9. S.Rekha W/o.M.Sudakar, Kamaraj Street, Latteri Village, K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore - 632202. 10.V.Rajasekaran S/o.late Vijayaragavalu, No.6/91, Kavarai Street, Latheri Village, K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore District - 632202. 11.R.Nagaraj S/o.Rajendiran, No.3/102, Korapattarai, Latheri Village, K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore District - 632 202. 12.G.Natarajan S/o.Gopal, No.1/162, Bhraminar Street, Latheri Village, K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore District - 632202. 13.K.Indhu W/o.Mohan, No.1/91, Pillaiyar Koil St Veppaganeri, Latheri Village, Page2 of 6 K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore District - 632201. 14.Navaneetham D/o.Dhinakaran, No.10/79, Kathriguppe Main road, 3rd cross, Near Yellamma Temple, Srinivasanagar, Bangalore South, Bangalore - 560 085. 15.Ashokumar S/o.Purusothaman, No.1/75, Kannigapuram Village, Arumbakkam Post, K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore District - 632 202. 16.L.M.Babu S/o.Late Mani, No.1/194, kamarajar street, Latheri village and post, K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore District - 632202. 17.P.Kumar S/o.Pundariraja, No.7/1, Paraimedu, Aruppumedu Village, Tharapadavedu, Vellore - 632007. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 07.04.2026. For Petitioner(s): M/s.L.P.Shanmugasundaram For Respondent(s): Mr.LSM.Hasan Fizal for R1 to R3 Additional Government Pleader Notice to R4 to R17 is dispensed with. Page3 of 6