Madras High CourtWP/10349/2026disposed of

Sarojammal v. The District Collector

2026-03-24Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.03.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Sarojammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thiruvallur District.

2.The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk, Thiruvallur District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Avadi Division, Thiruvallur District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to consider the representation dated 26.12.2025 seeking issuance of patta on merits and in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Ms.A.Indumathi For Respondents : Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 26.12.2025 seeking issuance of patta in favour of the petitioner for the property morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition.

2. Since the aforesaid representation has not been considered by the respondents till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.C.Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4. The petitioner has not submitted any online application enabling the respondents to consider the same on merits and in accordance with law. Necessarily, the petitioner will have to file an online application seeking issuance of patta.

5. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner is directed to submit an online application seeking issuance of patta for the property morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition Page No.2 of 4

and if the 3rd respondent is directed to consider the same on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

6. Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to submit a fresh online application to the 3rd respondent seeking issuance of patta in her name for the property morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of the said online application submitted by the petitioner within the stipulated time, the 3rd respondent shall pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the same, within a period of twelve (12) weeks thereafter.

7. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

24.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp Page No.3 of 4

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

sp To 1.The District Collector, Thiruvallur District.

2.The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk, Thiruvallur District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Avadi Division, Thiruvallur District.

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