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Vivek v. The District Collector

2026-06-02Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Vivek S/o.Late.Rajendran, Therku Street, Thensettindhal Vilalge, chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District collector District Collector office Kallakurichi District.

2. The Revenue Divisional officer Revenue Divisional office, Kallakurichi District.

3. The Special Tahsildhar, Natham land Tax Scheme, Kallakurichi district.

4. The Tahsildhar Taluk office, Sankarapuram, Kallakurichi District.

5. The Village Administrate officer Sankarapuram, Kallakurichi District.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1, 2,4 and 5 to transfer patta to the legal heirs of late Rajendran in respect of the Natham lands comprised in Old S.No.17/1, New S.No.216/6, measuring an extent of 69

sq.mts, situated at Sankarapuram Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District, by considering petitioners representation dated 12.02.2026 For Petitioner(s):

Mr.C.Harish For Respondent(s):

Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt's counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.02.2026.

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 12.02.2026 before the respondents, requesting them to transfer patta to the legal heirs of late Rajendran in respect of the Natham lands comprised in Old S.No.17/1, New S.No.216/6, measuring an extent of 69 sq.mts, situated at Sankarapuram Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents 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 6 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 respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 12.02.2026 and pass orders for issuance of patta, as requested, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 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

1. The District collector District Collector office Kallakurichi District.

2. The Revenue Divisional officer Revenue Divisional office, Kallakurichi District.

3. The Special Tahsildhar, Natham land Tax Scheme, Kallakurichi district.

4. The Tahsildhar Taluk office, Sankarapuram, Kallakurichi District.

5. The Village Administrate officer Sankarapuram, Kallakurichi District.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 02-06-2026