Madras High CourtWP/10200/2026disposed of

R.Victor v. The District Collector

2026-03-17Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE R.Victor S/o.Late P.Ramadoss No.25, Kathiravan Nagar Morai Main Road Chennai 60055.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Thiruvallur District Thiruvallur District Collectorate Chinna Ekkadu, on Tiruthani Road Jaya Nagar, Tiruvallur 602001.

2. The District Revenue Officer (DRO) Thiruvallur District Collectorate Thiruvallur District.

..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Mandamus Directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 10.01.2026, cancel the Patta No.500 already issued in the name of the two sons namely Mr.Daniel and Mr.Gabriel and issue fresh patta including all the four names of the legal heirs namely (1) Ms.Manonmani, (2) Ms.Arputham (3) Mr.Daniel (4) Mr.Gabriel and pass. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Vigneshwar Elango For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking to include the omitted names in Patta No.500, based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.01.2026, within the time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2.

According to the petitioner, Ms.Chinna Kulanthai, died intestate on 10.07.1972, leaving behind four legal heirs viz., Ms.Manonmani, Ms.Arputham, Mr.Daniel and Mr.Gabriel. However, in Patta No.500, the names of Ms.Manonmani, Ms.Arputham, have been erroneously omitted and only the names of Mr.Daniel and Mr.Gabriel have been included. The petitioner has filed supporting documents in support of the said contentions. 3.

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of respondents.

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. 5.

This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation dated 10.01.2026.

For the foregoing reasons, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the 2nd respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 10.01.2026, seeking inclusion of the names of Ms.Manonmani and Ms.Arputham in Patta No.500 along with the names of Mr.Daniel and Mr.Gabriel, after giving due consideration of the supporting documents submitted by the petitioner, within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 17-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rka

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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1. The District Collector Thiruvallur District Thiruvallur District Collectorate Chinna Ekkadu, on Tiruthani Road Jaya Nagar, Tiruvallur 602001.

2. The District Revenue Officer (DRO) Thiruvallur District Collectorate Thiruvallur District.

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