Madras High CourtWP/12097/2026disposed of

Subramani v. The District Collector

2026-04-07Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Subramani ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dharmapuri Division,

3. The Tahsildar, Palacode Taluk, ..Respondent(s) PRAYER - This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.12.2025 seeking correction of the petitioner's father's name in the revenue records pertaining to Survey No.769/10 situated at Pulikkarai Revenue Village, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Jayaprakash, Government Advocate

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to correct the name of the petitioner's father in the revenue records for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this Writ Petition based on the petitioner's representation dated 29.12.2025 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2.According to the petitioner, in the revenue records maintained by the respondents for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this Writ Petition, the name of the petitioner's father is wrongly mentioned as "Kaakkayan @ Arumugam", instead of "Periya Puttan @ Aandi". The petitioner had given a representation on 29.12.2025 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.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 is considered on merits and in accordance with law, after giving due consideration to the documents produced by the petitioner 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.

5.For the foregoing reasons, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the 3rd respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 29.12.2025, seeking for correction of the name of the petitioner's father in the revenue records for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this Writ Petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. However, there shall be no order as to costs.

07-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSA To

1. The District Collector Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dharmapuri Division,

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

GSA

3. The Tahsildar, Palacode Taluk, 07-04-2026