Madras High CourtWP/10446/2026disposed of

Govindharaj v. The District Collector

2026-03-26Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE AND WMP NO. 11316 OF 2026,WMP NO. 11318 OF 2026,WMP NO. 11321 OF

1. Govindharaj Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District collector Office of the collectorate Dharmapuri Dharmapuri District 2.The Revenue Divisional officer Office of the RDO, Harur Dharmapuri District 3.The Tahsildar Office of the Tahsildar Pappireddipatti Dharmapuri District 4.The Sub Registrar Office of the Sub Registrar Kadathur post Pappireddipatti Taluk Dharmapuri Districdt -636 905 5.S.Malarvizhi 6.S.Munirathinam 7.S.Kayalvizhi

8. S. Elango Respondent(s) PRAYER Calling for records in patta No.1801 stands in the name of the 5 to 8 respondents on the file of the 3rd respondent and quash the same and consequently directing the 3rd respondent to issue patta in favour of the petitioner for survey No.322/15 to an extent of 189 sq.mtr situates in Kadathur Revenue village, Pappireddipatti Taluk, Dharmapuri District within the time frame

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Arokia Mani Raj For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Arumugam Govt.Advocate For R1 to R4 ND/W - R5 to R8 -Pvt

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed, challenging the grant of "Natham Patta" No.1801 in favour of the respondents 5 to 8 for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition.

2. Admittedly, the petitioner has already preferred an appeal against the grant of patta in favour of the respondents 5 to 8 by the third respondent, before the second respondent. The said appeal was filed by the petitioner on 14.11.2025.

3. The only limited relief that can be granted in this writ petition is to direct the second respondent to dispose of the appeal dated 14.11.2025 filed by the petitioner, aggrieved by the issuance of patta in favour of the respondents 5 to 8 by the third respondent within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, by adhering to the principles of natural justice.

4. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the second respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the

petitioner's appeal dated 14.11.2025, seeking for cancellation of "Natham Patta" No.1801 issued in favour of the respondents 5 to 8, after hearing the objections of the respondents 5 to 8 and any other third party, whom the second respondent deems it fit to enquire, by adhering to the principles of natural justice, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 26-03-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To 1.The District collector Office of the collectorate Dharmapuri Dharmapuri District 2.The Revenue Divisional officer Office of the RDO, Harur Dharmapuri District 3.The Tahsildar Office of the Tahsildar Pappireddipatti Dharmapuri District 4.The Sub Registrar Office of the Sub Registrar Kadathur post Pappireddipatti Taluk Dharmapuri Districdt -636 905

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

ab AND WMP NO. 11316 OF 2026,WMP NO.

11318 OF 2026,WMP NO. 11321 OF 2026 26-03-2026