Umayar Thangam G vs The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19-06-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN WP(MD)No.17017 of 2026 & WMP(MD)No.12599 of 2026 1. G.Umayar Thangam 2. Velayutham 3. Murugswari Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District. 2. The Tahsildar, Kadaladi Taluk, Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram District. Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Ms.S.Devasena For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Venkatesh, Counsel for State Prayer: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS directing the 2nd respondent to conduct enquiry on the petitioners' explanation dated 18.02.2026 to notice dated 22.01.2026 in Na.Ka. 3/476/2025 U/S 7 of Land Encroachment Act issued by the 2nd respondent and direct the 2nd respondent to issue patta to the petitioners for the land in S.No.521/6 in S.Tharaikudi village, Kadaladi Taluk as such part of said land under their possession and enjoyment with in a time frame fixed by the Court. ORDER WMP(MD)No.12599 of 2026 filed to permit the petitioners to file writ petition, is ordered. 2. Learned counsel for the petit