S.Rajiv Gandhi vs The Revenue Divisional Officer O/o.Revenue Divisional Office Virudhachalam Cuddalore District

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 19858

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ, G.ARUL MURUGAN, J
S.Rajiv Gandhi – Appellant
Versus
The Revenue Divisional Officer O/o.Revenue Divisional Office Virudhachalam Cuddalore District – Respondent
W.P.No.9242 of 2026

Important Points

The court permits withdrawal of petitions under Article 226 without imposing costs.

Subject

Writ Jurisdiction - Mandamus

Act Referred

Constitution of India: Article 226

Headnote

The judgment pertains to a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a writ of Mandamus to remove encroachments. The petitioner sought withdrawal of the petition, leading the court to dismiss the petition as withdrawn. The court ruled that no costs would be ordered.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.C.Samivel
For the Respondents: Mr.E.Vijay Anand Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 to R4

Table of Content
1. withdrawal of the petition allowed. (Para 1)
2. dismissal of the petition without costs. (Para 2)

Learned counsel for petitioner seeks to withdraw the petition.

2. Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. There shall be no order as to costs.