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Pappireddy v. The District Revenue Officer (Dro)

2026-04-16Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 16.04.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Pappireddy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer (DRO), Collectorate Complex, Krishnagiri District.

2.The Sub Collector, Hosur, Krishnagiri District.

3.The Tahsildar, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent (District Revenue Officer, Krishnagiri) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.11.2017 in light of the 1st respondent's own Memorandum in Na.Ka.32150/2017/J2 dated 02.03.2018, regarding the correction of UDR entries and transfer of Patta for the land in Survey No.156/5 (0.42.5 Hec) at Kodiyalam Village, Hosur Taluk and pass further orders on the same after providing an opportunity of hearing to all parties concerned, within the time frame as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Ananthakumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.11.2017 seeking correction of UDR entries and for transferring of patta in the name of the petitioner for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the proceedings of the 1st respondent, dated 02.03.2018, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.11.2017 referred to supra, proceedings has already initiated by the 1st respondent, but till date, no final order has been passed.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if a direction is issued to the 1st respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation as stated supra, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page No.2 of 4

5. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

6. For the foregoing reasons, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the 1st respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 20.11.2017 seeking correction of UDR entries and for transfer of patta in the name of the petitioner for the property morefully 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 all the necessary parties, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

16.04.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The District Revenue Officer (DRO), Collectorate Complex, Krishnagiri District.

2.The Sub Collector, Hosur, Krishnagiri District. 3.The Tahsildar, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. Page No.3 of 4

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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