Madras High Court

Madras High Court: District Collector Ordered to Resolve Land Dispute in Dindigul

Updated
Dec 7, 2025 10:54 AM
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Here's a quick rundown: Chinnasamy filed a case against the District Collector and others, asking for a speedy decision on his appeal about some land subdivisions he says are illegal. The court has now ordered the officials to sort this out in three months.

Chinnasamy's Appeal for Justice

Chinnasamy, the person who started the case, took his issue to the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court. He wants the District Revenue Officer to quickly handle his appeal from July 15, 2025. The problem? He claims there are illegal subdivisions on his land in Kallimandayam Village, Dindigul District.

Background of the Case

Chinnasamy has already filed a civil case in the Principal Sub Court, Oddanchatram. He even got a temporary order in his favor. Despite this, his appeal hasn't been resolved yet, which led him to ask the court for a faster decision.

Government's Response

The Additional Government Lawyer, Mr. B. Saravanan, acknowledged the notice on behalf of the officials. He promised that the District Revenue Officer would address the appeal fairly within three months, allowing both Chinnasamy and the seventh person involved, P.C. Thangam, to have their say.

Court's Decision

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy decided it wasn't necessary to notify the seventh person involved for this petition. He directed the District Revenue Officer to resolve Chinnasamy's appeal within three months, ensuring both parties get a fair chance to present their case.

The court has ordered the District Revenue Officer to make a decision on Chinnasamy's appeal by October 2025, making sure both sides get a fair chance to share their views.

Tags:
Land Acquisition
Housing Law
Administrative Law