Gladys Cordoza. v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 15.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Gladys Cordoza ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mylapore Taluk, Chennai.

2. The Tahsildar, Mylapore Taluk, Mylapore, Chennai District.

3. Arulmigu Thiruvatteeshwarar Swami Devasthanam, Chinna Pillaiyar Koil Street, Triplicane, Chennai-600 014.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to consider and dispose the petitioner representation dated 29.11.2023 to conduct enquiry and cancel the patta in the name of third respondent and grant patta in the petitioner name for the property house and ground measuring 838.75 Sq.ft situated at Door No.14, Thalayari Street, Royapettah, Chennai- 600 014, comprised in Old Survey No.899, R.S.No.1244 (part), S.No. 1244/16 Survey Field No.1244/ 1 /16, Block No.26.

For Petitioner : No appearance

For R1 and R2 : Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.R.Bharanidharan

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the first and second respondents to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 29.11.2023, seeking cancellation of patta in favour of the third respondent in respect of the property house and ground measuring 838.75 Sq.ft comprised in Old Survey No.899, R.S.No.1244 (part), S.No.1244/16 Survey Field No.1244/1/16, Block No.26, situated at Door No.14, Thalayari Street, Royapettah, Chennai- 600 014.

2. There is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Heard the learned Special Government Pleader for the first and second respondents and the learned counsel for the third respondent and perused the materials available on record.

3. Originally, the Settlement Officer had issued patta in favour of the third respondent in respect of the subject property. Subsequently, it was challenged and the patta was issued in favour of the private individual, such as the petitioner herein. Once again, it was challenged before the Commissioner of

Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai and the patta was issued in favour of the private individuals. It was challenged before the Hon'ble Division Bench of this Court in W.A.Nos.660 of 2010 and 359 and 360 of 2013. By an order dated 08.11.2023, this Court, remitted the matter back to the Commissioner of Land Administration for fresh disposal and now, it is pending.

4. Now, the patta stands in the name of the third respondent. Therefore, the representation submitted by the petitioner for cancellation of patta cannot be considered at this stage, since already the matter is now pending before the Commissioner of Land Administration.

5. In view of the above, the writ petition is devoid of merits and is liable to be dismissed. Accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. 15.10.2025 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order mn G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J,

mn To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mylapore Taluk, Chennai.

2. The Tahsildar, Mylapore Taluk, Mylapore, Chennai District.

3. Arulmigu Thiruvatteeshwarar Swami Devasthanam, Chinna Pillaiyar Koil Street, Triplicane, Chennai-600 014.

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