K.Kuruvi v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.) The prayer in this writ petition is to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's objections dated 19.11.2025 and cancel the patta granted to ineligible persons in the light of order passed by the 2nd respondent dated 13.10.2025 by removing the encroachment in Survey Nos. 113/1B, 114/1, 114/2 situated at Panikanenthal Utkadai, Ariyanenthal Village, Kariyapatti Taluk, Viruthunagar District within a time frame.

¶2This Court in W.P(MD)Nos.6342 and 12008 of 2025, dated 26.06.2025 has directed the authorities to follow the procedure under the Revenue Standing Orders and also the guidelines issued by the Government and allot lands to landless poor people for construction of houses to protect their livelihood under the scheme. The present writ petition has been filed to implement the orders of this Court.

¶3Learned Government Advocate on written instructions from the 6th respondent/Tahsildar, would submit that more than 700 applications have been received seeking patta in Ariyaenthal Village and those applications will be processed and decided on their own merits.

¶4In that view of the matter, no further order is required. The respondents are directed to implement the orders of this Court in W.P(MD)Nos. 6342 and 12008 of 2025, dated 26.06.2025, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. [N.S.K., J.] & [M.J.R., J.] Index : Yes / No

05.06.2026

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¶1The Principal Secretary, State of Tamilnadu, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai-09.

¶2The Commissioner/Director, O/o The Commissioner/Director, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai -05.

¶3The District Collector, O/o. The District Collector, Viruthunagar District, Viruthunagar.

¶4The Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Viruthunagar District.

¶5The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. the Revenue Divisional Officer, Arupukkotai, Viruthunagar District.

¶6The Tahsildar, O/o. The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Viruthunagar District.

¶7The Special Tahsildar, O/o. The Special Tahsildar, Arupukottai, Viruthunagar District.

¶8The Village Administrative Officer, O/o the Village Administrative Office, Ariyanenthal Group, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District. oN.SATHISHoKUMARoo,oJo. AND M.JOTHIRAMAN,oJ. bala o ORDERoMADEoIN W.P(MD)No.15122oofo2026 oDATEDo:oo05.06.2026o

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 05.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR and THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN K.Kuruvi ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by Principal Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai-09. 2. The Commissioner/Director, O/o The Commissioner/Director, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai -05. 3. The District Collector, O/o. The District Collector, Viruthunagar District, Viruthunagar. 4. The Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Viruthunagar District. 5. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. the Revenue Divisional Officer, Arupukkotai, Viruthunagar District. 6. The Tahsildar, O/o. The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Viruthunagar District. 7. The Special Tahsildar, O/o. The Special Tahsildar, Arupukottai, Viruthunagar District. 8. The Village Administrative Officer, O/o the Village Administrative Office, Ariyanenthal Group, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District. ...Respondents 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 petitioner's objections dated 19.11.2025 and cancel the patta granted to ineligible persons in the light of order passed by the Respondent No.2 dated 13.10.2025 by removing the encroachment in Survey Nos.113/1B, 114/1, 114/2 situated at Panikanenthal Utkadai, Ariyanenthal Village, Kariyapatti Taluk, Viruthunagar District within the time period stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Thirumurugan For Respondents : Mr.S.Venkatesh Government Advocate