Madras High CourtWP/14066/2026disposed of

M.Shanthi v. The Principal Secretary To The Government

2026-04-09Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE M.Shanthi ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Principal Secretary to the Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2. The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District.

3. The Tahsildar Cheyyar Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER - This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to initiate proceedings to assign the Pattai land measuring 14 Ares Comprised in S.No. 306/ 2 of Erumaivetti Village, Cheyyar Taluk in exchange for the petitioner's patta land measuring 14 Ares comprised in S.No. 305/1A, 305/1B, 304/5, 304/4, 304/3,304/2, of Erumaivetti village, Cheyyar Taluk, Which is located adjacent to the Pattai land, by way of relinquishment, within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court based on the petitioners representation dated 14.07.2025 and subsequent reminder representation dated 18.02.2026. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.H.Tauffeqe Ahmed For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, Government Advocate

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to initiate proceedings to assign Pattai land measuring 14 Ares Comprised in S.No. 306/ 2 of Erumaivetti Village, Cheyyar Taluk in exchange for the petitioner's patta land measuring 14 Ares comprised in S.No. 305/1A, 305/1B, 304/5, 304/4, 304/3,304/2, of Erumaivetti village, Cheyyar Taluk, Which is located adjacent to the Pattai land, based on the petitioner's representation dated 14.07.2025 and subsequent reminder representation dated 18.02.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.According to the petitioner, for the effective usage of the lands morefully disclosed in the prayer to this Writ Petition, the petitioner had submitted a representation on 14.07.2025, seeking for exchange of the lands as prayed for in this Writ Petition. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this Writ Petition. 3.Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4.The petitioner also relies upon G.O.(Ms) No.201 dated 10.05.2022 issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department in respect of the

petitioner's representation. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the representation of the petitioner as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law in the light of G.O. (Ms).No.201 dated 10.05.2022, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation. 5.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 14.07.2025, seeking for exchange of the lands as prayed for in this Writ Petition, after giving due consideration to G.O. (Ms).No.201 dated 10.05.2022, issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, as well as supporting documents produced by the petitioner, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. However, there shall be no order as to costs. 09-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSA

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

GSA To 1.The Principal Secretary to the Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District.

3.The Tahsildar Cheyyar Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

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