Madras High CourtWP/10834/2026disposed of

Govindaswamy v. The District Collector

2026-04-01Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Govindaswamy S/o Late Krishna Gounder ..Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Vellore District, Vellore.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vellore District, Vellore.

3. The Tahsildar, Pernampet Taluk, Vellore.

..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to issue patta to the petitioner and other legal heirs in respect of land and dwelling house in Village Natham Survey No.208, Melpatti Village, Gudiyatham Taluk now Pernampet Taluk, Vellore District.

For Petitioner :

Mr.D.Rajagopal For Respondents:

Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader *****

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to issue patta in the name of the petitioner for the land more fully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition.

2. The petitioner has filed supporting documents along with this writ petition in support of the petitioner's representation seeking for grant of patta in his name for the subject property. The petitioner had given a representation on 18.11.2024 to the respondents for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice for the respondents.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's representation dated 18.11.2024 is considered by the third respondent within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition.

5. Accordingly, this Court directs the third respondent to pass final orders on the petitioner's representation dated 18.11.2024 seeking for grant of patta in

his name for the subject property more fully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 01-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order gm To

1. The District Collector, Vellore District, Vellore.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vellore District, Vellore.

3. The Tahsildar Pernampet Taluk, Vellore.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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