R.Parthasarathi v. The Revenue Divisional Officer
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 23.02.2026 CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE R.Parthasarathi ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai - 609 110.
2.The Tahsildar, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai - 609 110.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent No.1 to conduct an enquiry considering the representation of the petitioner dated 20.09.2025, consequently, direct the Respondent No.2 to cancel the erroneously issued pattas and issue a patta in the name of the petitioner pertaining to the petition land, comprised in Survey No.117B/8, admeasuring 21 cents and located at Natham Village, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Shahul Hameed For Respondents : Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate ***** Page No.1 of 4
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to conduct enquiry based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.09.2025 seeking for cancellation of pattas erroneously issued to various third parties for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition.
2. The petitioner claims that he is owner of the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition. According to him, erroneously and illegally pattas have been issued to various third parties for some of the portions of the property owned by the petitioner. He seeks for cancellation of the same through his representation dated 20.09.2025. Since the same 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. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law, 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. Page No.2 of 4
5. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 1st respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 20.09.2025 seeking for cancellation of pattas issued in favour of the third parties with regard to the portions of the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, after hearing the objections of all the necessary parties, whom the 1st respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a period of four (4) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. With the aforesaid direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
23.02.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai - 609 110.
2.The Tahsildar, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai - 609 110.
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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.
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