Suresh vs the District Collector

Suresh vs The District Collector

Type Court Judgment Court Chennai Decided Feb 10, 2026

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Citation: sooperkanoon.com/1660042
Court: Chennai High Court
Judge: Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan,Honourable Mrs Justice R. Kalaimathi
Decided On: Feb 10, 2026
Case Number: WP(MD)/7645/2018

Parties & Advocates

Appellant / Petitioner

Suresh

Respondent

The District Collector

Excerpt

.....majra, thuraiyur taluk, tiruchirappalli district by issuing patta to third parties or by disturbing the possession of the petitioners pending adjudication of the civil disputes in o.s.no.161 of 2017 and o.s.no.68 of 2017 on the file of the court of subordinate judge, thuraiyur.for petitioners : ms.j.maria roseline for respondents : mr.s.shaji bino, spl. government pleader.order(by g.r.swaminathan, j.) heard both sides. 2.the writ petitioners have filed o.s.nos.161 and 68 of 2017 on the file of the sub court, thuraiyur seeking the relief of declaration and permanent injunction in respect of the petition mentioned lands. the petitioners have title document in respect of s.no.912/23. the petitioners' claim is that they are in occupation of the adjacent land comprised in s.no.912/35 which has been classified as natham. 3.since the civil court is seized of the matter, we restrain the respondents from interfering with the writ petitioners' possession and enjoyment of the same. the right of the writ petitioners will abide by the outcome of the civil proceedings. we make it clear that we have not gone into the merits of the matter. it is open to the jurisdictional civil court to decide on title. since the suits are nine years old, we direct the trial court to dispose of the suits on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight months from the date of receipt of a copy of thisorder.4.this writ petition is allowed on these terms. no costs. consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (g.r.s. j.,) & (r.k.m. j.,) 10.02.2026 ncc : yes/no index : yes / no internet : yes/ no ias to: 1.the district collector, 2.the revenue divisional officer, musiri revenue division, 3.thasildar, thuraiyur taluk, copy to: the sub court, thuraiyur.g.r.swaminathan, j.andr.kalaimathi, j.ias w.p(md)no.7645 of 2018 10.02.2026

Full Judgment

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.02.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R.KALAIMATHI W.P(MD)No.7645 of 2018 and W.M.P.(MD)No.7268 of 2018 1.Suresh 2.Rajammal ... Petitioners Vs. 1.The District Collector, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Musiri Revenue Division, 3.Thasildar, Thuraiyur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, restraining the respondents from dealing with the lands ad measuring 0.08.50 ares
comprised in Survey No.912/23 and 0.07.20 Ares comprised in Survey No.912/35 and situated at Naganallur Village, Thalugai Majra, Thuraiyur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District by issuing patta to third parties or by disturbing the possession of the petitioners pending adjudication of the Civil Disputes in O.S.No.161 of 2017 and O.S.No.68 of 2017 on the file of the Court of Subordinate Judge, Thuraiyur.
For Petitioners : Ms.J.Maria Roseline For Respondents : Mr.S.Shaji Bino, Spl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

(By G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) Heard both sides. 2.The writ petitioners have filed O.S.Nos.161 and 68 of 2017 on the file of the Sub Court, Thuraiyur seeking the relief of declaration and permanent injunction in respect of the petition mentioned lands. The petitioners have title document in respect of S.No.912/23. The petitioners' claim is that they are in occupation of the adjacent land comprised in S.No.912/35 which has been classified as natham. 3.Since the Civil Court is seized of the matter, we restrain the respondents from interfering with the writ petitioners' possession and enjoyment of the same. The right of the writ petitioners will abide by the outcome of the civil proceedings. We make it clear that we have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the jurisdictional Civil Court to decide on title. Since the suits are nine years old, we direct the trial Court to dispose of the suits on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight months from the date of receipt of a copy of this

order.

4.This writ petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (G.R.S. J.,) & (R.K.M. J.,) 10.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To: 1.The District Collector, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Musiri Revenue Division, 3.Thasildar, Thuraiyur Taluk, Copy to: The Sub Court, Thuraiyur.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

and

R.KALAIMATHI, J.

ias W.P(MD)No.7645 of 2018 10.02.2026

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