A.G. Janarthanan v. The Tahsildar

1/5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-04-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH A.G.Janarthanan Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tahsildar Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District 2.Kathavaraya Gounder 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tindivanam Respondent(s) [R3 is suo motu added as the 3 rd respondent vide order dated 09.04.2025 in W.P.No.12847 of 2025] PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to consider and dispose petitioner representation dated 8.3.2025 and to reinstate petitioner name in the patta of Petitioner property which is situated at Villupuram District, Marakkanam Taluk, Marakkanam (South) Village, Survey No.712/12A

2/5 measuring to an extent of 92 cents of 92 cents of land out of 1.11 Acre of land bearing Patta No.2659 For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A.J. Magendiraverman For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3

ORDER

The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tindivanam is suo motu added as the 3 rd respondent in this writ petition.

2.This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 1 st respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on 08.03.2025, wherein, the petitioner is seeking for the cancellation of the patta issued in the name of the 2 nd respondent and for restoration of the patta in the name of the petitioner with respect to the subject property. 3.Heard Mr.A.J. Magendiraverman, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.A.Selvendran, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of respondents 1 to 3.

3/5 4.In the considered view of this Court, the petitioner has to make a representation before the Revenue Divisional Officer, Villupuram, since the patta granted in favour of the 2 nd respondent has to be cancelled and the patta must be restored in the name of the petitioner. Hence, there shall be a direction to the petitioner to submit a fresh representation before the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tindivanam and on receipt of the same, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tindivanam shall issue notice to the 2 nd respondent and conduct an enquiry and orders shall be passed on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of fresh representation from the petitioner.

5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 09-04-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

4/5 To 1.The Tahsildar Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District 2.Kathavaraya Gounder, S/o.Arumugam, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tindivanam

5/5 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

ssr 09-04-2025