K.N.Sudamani, v. The District Collector,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 02.03.2026 CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K.N.Sudamani ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collectorate, Gundu Salai Road, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore - 607 001.
2.The Tahsildar, Panruti Taluk Office, Kumbakonam Road, Kamaraj Nagar, Panruti - 607 106.
... 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 consider the representation dated 19.01.2026 and also upload the mutations made in the land records with respect to the subject property on the basis of the subdivision statement pertaining to Survey No.5/30/2 and issue revenue patta in the name of the petitioner herein. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Kannan For Respondents : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate ***** Page No.1 of 4
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to upload the mutations made in the land records with respect to the subject property based on the subdivision statement pertaining to Survey No.5/30/2 and issue revenue patta in the name of the petitioner, based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.01.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
2. Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.
3. 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, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner and after giving due consideration to the subdivision statement pertaining to Survey No.5/30/2, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
4. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation, dated 19.01.2026. Page No.2 of 4
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 19.01.2026 seeking for uploading the mutations made in the land records in respect of the property morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner, based on the subdivision statement pertaining to Survey No.5/30/2 and thereafter, issue revenue patta in the name of the petitioner, 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.
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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.
sp To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collectorate, Gundu Salai Road, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore - 607 001.
2.The Tahsildar, Panruti Taluk Office, Kumbakonam Road, Kamaraj Nagar, Panruti - 607 106.
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