JUDGMENT

(Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records of the fourth respondent pertaining to order bearing G.O.Ms.No.262 [Revenue LD1 (2)] issued by the fourth respondent dated 15.07.2015.)

1. The lis on hand has been instituted challenging the Government Order issued in G.O.Ms.No.262, Revenue Department, dated 15.07.2015, resuming back the land leased out to the petitioner-Mount Pleasant Social Club.

CONTENTIONS OF THE PETITIONER-CLUB:

2. The petitioner-Club is a Social Club in Coonoor, started promoting sports like Tennis and Badminton for the benefit of the middle class people living in and around Coonoor. It was stated in the year 1930 and the Club is located in 1.50 Acres of land in Old Survey No.A.119/A, New Survey No.C/7/17 of Coonoor Town assigned by the Government.

3. The second respondent-District Collector passed an order on 05.12.2003, cancelling the assignment granted in favour of the petitioner- Club based on the report given by the Revenue Divisional Officer, Coonoor.

4. The pe