Anthonysamy v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 29.01.2026 CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Anthonysamy ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District.
4.The Tahsildar, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.
5.Muniraj ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd and 4th respondent to cancel the patta in the name of the 5th respondent and to issue a fresh patta in petitioner name for the property in Survey Page No.1 of 4
No.1058/2A to an extent of 80 cents situated at Thyaranadurgam Village, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District by considering petitioner online application dated 13.12.2019, representation dated 21.01.2020, within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Venkatesh For Respondents : Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate [R1 to R4] Notice dispensed with [R5] *****
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 3rd respondent to cancel the patta standing in the name of the 5th respondent for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 21.01.2020.
2. Since the aforesaid representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.
3. Mr.C.Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4. Since no adverse order has been passed against the 5th respondent in this writ petition, notice to the 5th respondent in this writ petition is dispensed with. Page No.2 of 4
4. No prejudice would be caused to any of the respondents, if the petitioner's representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections of the 5th respondent as well as any other third party whom the 3rd respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
5. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.
6. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 21.01.2020 seeking for cancellation of patta standing in the name of the 5th respondent for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after hearing the objections of the 5th respondent, and any other third party, whom the 2nd respondent deems it fit to enquire and after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the respective parties. Page No.3 of 4
ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.
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7. With the aforesaid direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
29.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District.
4.The Tahsildar, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.
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