Madras High CourtWP/2725/2026disposed of

Sakunthala v. The District Collector

2026-01-30Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 30.01.2026 CORAM :

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

1.The District Collector, Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.

3.The Tahsildar,, Thiruporur Taluk, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to 3 to consider and dispose of the representation dated 03.11.2025, regarding issue of patta in respect of 0.44 cents of Nanja land in Survey No.252/2, Paiyanoor Village, Tiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu District within a limited time frame. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Punniakoti For Respondents : Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to issue patta in the name of the petitioner for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 03.11.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner seeks for issuance of patta in her name for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition. She had given a representation to the respondents on 03.11.2025 for the same. Since the said representation has not been considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's representation seeking for issuance of patta is considered on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other third party, whom the 3rd respondent deems it fit to enquire. Page No.2 of 4

5. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

6. For the foregoing reasons, this Writ Petition is disposed of, by directing the 3rd respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 03.11.2025 seeking for issuance of patta in the name of the petitioner, for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other third party, whom the 3rd respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 30.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The District Collector, Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.

3.The Tahsildar,, Thiruporur Taluk, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu District. Page No.3 of 4

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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