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R.Selvaraj v. The District Collector

2026-04-09Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE R.Selvaraj S/o. Rangaswamy, No.3/17 North Street, Kavarpanai Village, Gengavalli Taluk, Salem District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Collectorate, Salem District.

2. The Tahsildar Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd Respondent to consider petitioner application in No.2026/0103/08/010089, dated 13.02.2026 and transfer the patta in respect of the land measuring 14 cents comprised in the Survey Number 68/3 situated at Kavarpanai Village, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.G.Jaisivaramaraj

For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to transfer the patta for the property more fully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition in the name of the petitioner, based on his application, dated 13.02.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner seeks for transfer of patta for the property more fully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition. Since the petitioner's application, dated 13.02.2026 seeking for transfer of the said patta was not considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.C.Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2.

4. No prejudice would be caused to any of the respondents, if the petitioner's online application, dated 13.02.2026 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, if any, from the neighbouring land owners and any other third party, whom the 2nd 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 application.

6. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's application, dated 13.02.2026 seeking for transfer of patta 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 and after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners and any other third party, whom the 2nd respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 09-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RKA To

1. The District Collector Collectorate, Salem District.

2. The Tahsildar Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

RKA 09-04-2026