A.Murugan v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY A.Murugan S/o.Ayyavu No.1A,Kamatchi Nagar Main Road Anagaputhur Kancheepuram District - 600 070 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District collector District collectors office

2. The Revenue Divisional officer District Revenue office Dindivanam Division Villupuram District -604 202

3. The Tahsildar Taluk office Gingee Taluk ..Respondent(s) Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 29.9.2025 to issue Patta. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.Vijayan For Respondent(s):

Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt's counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.09.2025.

2. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

3. By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 29.09.2025 before the respondents, requesting for issuance of patta, pertaining to the subject land. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 12 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

7. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 29.09.2025 and after issuing notice to all the rightful owners of the subject property, dispose of the said representation, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

8. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To

1. The District collector District collectors office

2. The Revenue Divisional officer District Revenue office Dindivanam Division Villupuram District -604 202

3. The Tahsildar Taluk office Gingee Taluk

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 02-06-2026