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Madras High CourtWP/14833/2026disposed of

Poongothai v. The District Collector

2026-04-28Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-04-2026

CORAM

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

1. The District Collector Collectorate, Chengalpattu district

2. The Regional Development officer Office of The Regional Development officer , Chengalpattu district

3. The Revenue Divisional officer Madurantakam, Chengalpattu district

4. The Tahsildar Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu district

5. The village Administrative officer Mudaliarkuppam Village, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu district

6. The Revenue Inspector Kadambakkam Firka, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu district ..Respondent(s) directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 22.11.2025 for grant patta in the name of the petitioner and her family members for the land situated in Survey No. 214/1B3 measuring 2.05.5 Hectares (5 Acres 07.58 cents) in Mudaliarkuppam Village, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu district.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Manikandan For Respondent(s):

Mr.D.Ravichander,SGP Order This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to issue patta in favour of the petitioner for the property, morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, based on the petitioner's representation dated 22.11.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2.The petitioner seeks for issuance of patta in her name for the property, morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition. She has given a representation on 22.11.2025 to the respondents seeking for issuance of patta in her name. Since the said representation has not been considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

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

4.No prejudice would be caused to the fourth respondent if the petitioner's representation, as stated supra, is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner and after hearing the objections from the neighbouring

land owners, if any or any other third party whom the fourth respondent deems it fit to enquire, 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.Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the fourth respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 22.11.2025 seeking for issuance of patta in her name for the property, morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, after hearing the objections from the neighbouring land owners, if any or any other third party whom the fourth respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

28-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VGA

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

VGA To

1. The District Collector Collectorate, Chengalpattu district

2. The Regional Development officer Office of The Regional Development officer, Chengalpattu district

3. The Revenue Divisional officer Madurantakam, Chengalpattu district

4. The Tahsildar Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu district

5. The village Administrative officer Mudaliarkuppam Village, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu district

6. The Revenue Inspector Kadambakkam Firka, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu district 28-04-2026