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1. Writ petition under Article 226 for quashing proceedings related to land classification and assignment. Analysis: The petitioner, a temple Devasthanam, sought writs to quash proceedings by respondents regarding land classification and assignment. The temple's land, originally gifted by Rajahs and Zamindars, included a temple tank and surrounding area. The 5th respondents were tenants for a vending stall near the tank. Disputes arose when the 4th respondent granted land assignment to the 5th respondents without proper consideration. The petitioner contended that the land, classified as Natham poramboke, did not come under the Tamil Nadu Minor Inams Act and still belonged to them. However, the State Government argued that post-enforcement of the Act, all rights transferred to them, allowing settlement of the land to the 5th respondents. The key legal provision at play was the Tamil Nadu Minor Inams Act, which transferred estate rights to the Government but provided safeguards against dispossession without due process. The Act allowed the Government to take possession but not to dispossess rightful claimants without proper determination of entitlement to a ryotwari patta. The petitioner maintained possession and had not been dispossessed by the State. The Court emphasized the need for lawful determination of rights before any dispossession or assignment. In a related case, the judgment by Ratnam, J. highlighted the importance of establishing title and the limits of estoppel in property disputes. The Court distinguished this case from the cited precedent, emphasizing the lack of proper adjudication of the petitioner's title. The Court criticized the first respondent's decision for lacking due process and jurisdiction, as it was made without notice or opportunity for the petitioner to be heard. The judgment concluded by quashing the first respondent's order and restraining interference with the petitioner's possession, emphasizing adherence to legal procedures and principles of natural justice. In conclusion, the judgment granted relief to the petitioner by quashing the first respondent's order and restraining interference with their possession, highlighting the importance of due process and lawful determination of rights in land disputes.
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