Madras High CourtWP/14877/2026disposed of

Kannan Gr v. The District Collector

2026-04-27Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Kannan G R S/o.Ramachari ..Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Avadi Division, Avadi, Tiruvallur District.

3. The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the third respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 10.08.2023 (No.2023/0154/01/005165) for the issuance of patta within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Gunaseelan For Respondents :

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate *****

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the third respondent to issue patta in the name of the petitioner for the property more fully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition.

2. The petitioner has filed supporting documents along with this writ petition in support of the petitioner's application seeking for grant of patta in his name for the subject property. The petitioner had given an application on 21.11.2023 to the respondents for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice for the respondents.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's application dated 21.11.2023 is considered by the third respondent within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition.

5. Accordingly, this Court directs the third respondent to pass final orders on the petitioner's application dated 21.11.2023 seeking for grant of patta in his

name for the subject property more fully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 27-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order gm To 1.The District Collector, Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Avadi Division, Avadi, Tiruvallur District.

3.The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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