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C.Gandhi 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 C.Gandhi S/o.Late.Chinnasamy No.240, Therku Street Padiagraharam, Tiruvannamalai- 606 705.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Thiruvannamalai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional officer Chengam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

3. The Tahsildar Chengam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai 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 02.02.2026 and Consequently directing the Respondents to effect Mutation of Revenue Records in favour of the petitioner in respect of the land situated at Padiagraharam village, Tiruvannamalai District, in survey No.84/1, measuring an extent of 0.32.0 cents and pass orders. For Petitioner(s):

M/S.R.K.Law Firm R.Karthik T.Perinbanathan M.Sabarinathan Bemi.C.M

For Respondent(s):

Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to effect mutation of the revenue records in the name of the petitioner for the property more fully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.02.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.

According to the petitioner, he has been in possession and enjoyment of the property more fully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition by virtue of an assignment order and a conditional patta was also issued in his name. However, according to the petitioner, till date, the revenue records maintained by the respondents has not been mutated in the name of the petitioner. The petitioner had given a representation to the respondents on 02.02.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court. 3.

Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3.

4.

No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's

representation dated 02.02.2026 as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner, 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.

6.

For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's application, dated 02.02.2026 seeking for mutation of revenue records in the name of the petitioner for the property more fully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7.

With the aforesaid direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

RKA To

1. The District collector Thiruvannamalai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional officer Chengam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

3. The Tahsildar Chengam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

07.04.2026