Justices G.R. Swaminathan and B. Pugalendhi are hearing the case

by Sekar Reporter · January 25, 2026

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Plea to declare patta issued in favour of BHEL null and void
Published – January 24, 2026 08:55 pm IST – MADURAI

THE HINDU BUREAU

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered notice to the State and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on a public interest litigation petition that sought a direction to declare the patta issued in favour of BHEL on the lands classified as Kudukudupai oorani and vaikkal in Tiruchi district as null and void.

A Division Bench of Justices G.R. Swaminathan and B. Pugalendhi was hearing the petition filed by M. Karthik of Tiruchi district. The petitioner said the lands situated in Navalpattu village at Thiruverambur taluk in Tiruchi district was classified as Kudukudupai oorani and vaikkal respectively.

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[25/01, 09:32] Meta AI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered notice to the State and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on a public interest litigation petition seeking to declare the patta issued in favour of BHEL on lands classified as Kudukudupai oorani and vaikkal in Tiruchi district as null and void. The petition, filed by M. Karthik of Tiruchi district, claims the lands in Navalpattu village are incorrectly classified and should be declared as public lands. ¹

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[25/01, 09:32] Meta AI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered notice to the State and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on a public interest litigation petition seeking to declare the patta issued in favour of BHEL on lands classified as Kudukudupai oorani and vaikkal in Tiruchi district as null and void. The petition, filed by M. Karthik of Tiruchi district, claims the lands in Navalpattu village are incorrectly classified, and the patta was issued improperly. ¹

Justices G.R. Swaminathan and B. Pugalendhi are hearing the case, with Justice Swaminathan being a key figure in recent controversies, including an impeachment motion filed against him by the INDIA bloc over his judgment on the Thirupparankundram temple lamp lighting issue. ² ³