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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 30643

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.R. Swaminathan, R. Poornima, JJ
Koodalingam – Appellant
Versus
The Tahsildar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District – Respondent
W.P(MD)No.5480 of 2022 | W.M.P(MD)No.4435 of 2022

Advocates:
For Petitioner: Mr.J.Anandkumar
For Respondents:Mr.S.Vinodh Government Advocate

Impugned orders quashed solely for violating principles of natural justice; remitted for fresh consideration.

Headnote:Article 226 of the Constitution of India enables issuance of writ of certiorari to quash impugned administrative orders dated 15.03.2022 and 21.03.2022. Petitioner challenged demolition or similar orders issued without notice. Court found violation of principles of natural justice as sole ground. Issues framed on whether orders breached natural justice. Ratio: Impugned order set aside due to non-adherence to natural justice principles; matter remitted for fresh consideration. Writ petition allowed without costs; connected petition closed.

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1. violation of natural justice warrants setting aside order. (Para 2)
2. writ petition allowed with remand and no costs. (Para 3)

(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.)

Heard both sides.

2.The impugned order is set aside on the sole ground of violation of principles of natural justice. The matter is remitted to the file of the second respondent to act as per law.

3.With the aforesaid liberty, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 30643

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASG.R. Swaminathan, R. Poornima, JJKoodalingam – AppellantVersusThe Tahsildar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District – RespondentW.P(MD)No.5480 of 2022 | W.M.P(MD)No.4435 of 2022

Impugned orders quashed solely for violating principles of natural justice; remitted for fresh consideration.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.R. Swaminathan, R. Poornima, JJ
Koodalingam – Appellant
Versus
The Tahsildar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District – Respondent
W.P(MD)No.5480 of 2022 | W.M.P(MD)No.4435 of 2022