S.Vengatesan v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY S.Vengatesan S/o.Subramani No.01/18A, Kovil Street Arumbakkam Village Arcot Kuppam Post Tiruthani Taluk Thiruvallur District 631204.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Office of the District Collector Tiruvallur.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Office of the Revenue Divisional Office Tiruthani.

3. The Tahsildar Thirutani Taluk Thiruvallur.

..Respondent(s) Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to grant patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of the land measuring 0.3 cents in Survey Nos.122/6 and 122/7 in Arumbakkam Village, Arcot Kuppam Post, Tiruthani Taluk Thiruvallur District classfied as Punja Anadeenam based on the representation dated 18.03.2026.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.D.Ashokkumar

For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Senthamizh Selvan, Govt's counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.03.2026.

2. Mr.M.Senthamizh Selvan, 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 18.03.2026 before the 3rd respondent, requesting for issuance of patta pertaining to the subject property. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the 3rd respondent 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 8 weeks and hence, he 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 3rd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.03.2026 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 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 07.07.2026. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To

1. The District Collector Office of the District Collector Tiruvallur.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Office of the Revenue Divisional Office Tiruthani.

3. The Tahsildar Thirutani Taluk Thiruvallur.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 02-06-2026