# Gunasekarapandian, vs The District Collector

Court: madras High Court
Date: 2026-06-24
Petitioner: Gunasekarapandian,
Respondent: The District Collector

[Official PDF on madras High Court website](https://mhc.tn.gov.in/judis/index.php/casestatus/viewpdf/2091361)

## Judgment text (excerpt)

W.P(MD)No.17498 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.17498 of 2026 Gunasekarapandian ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Madurai. 2. The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to restore the patta in respect of the land in S.No.4/1A, 4/1B, 4/1C, 4/2, 4/3, 4/4 and 10/1 of Oonukal Puliyangulam Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District in the names of the erstwhile pattadhars by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.05.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.Arun Kumaar For Respondents : Mr.S.Siva Thilakar Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 16/07/2026 07:24:51 pm ) W.P(MD)No.17498 of 2026 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to restore the patta in respect of the lands comprised in Surevey Nos.4/1A, 4/1B, 4/1C, 4/2, 4/3, 4/4 and 10/1, situated at Oonukal Puliyangulam Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, in the na

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