V.Therthagiri v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 16.07.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ V.Therthagiri ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.
2.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Krishnagiri.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Denkanikottai Division, Krishnagiri.
4.The Thasildar, Denkanikottai Taluk Office, Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri.
... Respondents
PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.10.2024 and thereby, direct the respondents to issue patta in respect of the property situated at Anumathapuram Village, Irudhukottai Post, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, comprised in S.No.289/2 to an extent of 1 Acres 50 Cents (150 cents) in the name of the petitioner within a stipulated period of time.
For Petitioner :
Mr.M.Selvam For Respondents :
Mr.J.Mohammed Sathik Government Advocate
O R D E R
The present writ petition is filed praying for a writ of mandamus to direct respondents 1 & 2 to issue patta in favour of petitioner in respect of subject property pursuant to the representation submitted by him on 21.10.2024.
2. It is submitted by the learned counsel for petitioner that petitioner submitted a representation dated 21.10.2024, before the
respondents seeking issuance of patta in respect of the subject property. However petitioner's representation was not considered by the respondents till date. Aggrieved by the same, petitioner has come before this Court.
3. When this was pointed out, learned Government Advocate for respondents would submit that petitioner's representation dated 21.10.2024 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed in accordance with law, after issuing notice to petitioner and any other interested parties including rival claimants, if any, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.
4. In view of the limited relief that is prayed, this Court is inclined to dispose of the writ petition with following directions: i) The concerned respondent shall consider the representation dated 21.10.2024, after issuing notice and affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested parties including rival claimants, if any.
ii) Though facts have been set out in affidavit, in view of the limited relief that is sought to be granted, I do not propose to examine the same, lest it may influence the authority. The authority shall independently consider the facts and law set out in the representation and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law including but not limited to the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act and Rules.
iii) The petitioner's representation dated 21.10.2024 shall be disposed of within a period of twelve weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for the receipt of certified copy.
iv) It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any view with regard to the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the matter on its own merits and in accordance with law. Rights and contentions of petitioner and all other interested parties are left open.
5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
16.07.2025 NCC: Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No vji To 1.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.
2.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Krishnagiri.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Denkanikottai Division, Krishnagiri.
4.The Thasildar, Denkanikottai Taluk Office, Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri.
MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.
vji 16.07.2025