S.Srinivasan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 19.02.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE S.Srinivasan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Chengalpattu District, Chennai - 600 045.

2.The Revenue Tashildar, Tambaram Taluk, Chennai - 600 045.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to forthwith issue a patta name transfer for property in plot bearing Old Survey No.443, New Survey No.443/1A, Plot No.11, Kamdhenu Nagar, Perungalathur Village, Tambaram Taluk, previously Kanchipuram District, presently Chengalpattu District, to an extent of 167.05 sq. meters (1800 sq. ft.) in the name of petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Majojkumar For Respondents : Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to transfer the patta for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition in favour of the petitioner, based on his representation, dated 05.01.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. Since the aforesaid representation was not 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. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's representation, dated 05.01.2026 as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners and any other third party, whom the 2nd respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

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5. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 05.01.2026 seeking for transfer of patta in the name of the petitioner for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners and any other third party, whom the 2nd respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

19.02.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Chengalpattu District, Chennai - 600 045.

2.The Revenue Tashildar, Tambaram Taluk, Chennai - 600 045.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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