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N.D.Gopinath v. The Special Thasildar

2026-06-02Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY N.D.Gopinath S/o. N.Dharmaraj, Old no. 110, New No. 30, Karikalan Street, Aadambakkam, Kanchipuram 600 088 ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Special Thasildar No. 14 Old Diary Farm Road, Aalandur, Chennai 16 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the representation dated 12.01.2026 For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.Sellakannu For Respondent(s):

Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt's counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the representation dated 12.01.2026.

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 12.01.2026 before the respondent, requesting for change of patta, which stands in the name of his vendor. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondent 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 8 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 respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 12.01.2026 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 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.

9. Post this matter for reporting compliance on 14.07.2026. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To The Special Thasildar No. 14 Old Diary Farm Road, Aalandur, Chennai 16

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

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