Madras High CourtWP/16389/2026disposed of

K.Bharath v. The District Collector

2026-06-02Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and WMP No.17601 of 2026 K.Bharath ..Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri 636 705.

2. The Tahsildar, Karimangalam Taluk Office, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District, Pincode - 635 111.

3. THe Village Administrative Officer, Kerakodahalli Revenue Village, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District, Pincode - 635 111.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue writ of mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioners patta transfer online application No. 2026/ 0103/ 05/ 009252 dated 25.03.2026 by conducting necessary enquiry and issuance of joint patta in favour of the legal heirs in Survey Nos. 385/2, 384/1G, 385/13, 385/6B1 situated at Kerakodahalli Village, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District and consequently issue separate patta in respect of the petitioner's share.

For Petitioner:

Mr.C.Palanisamy, For Respondents:

Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government's Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated 25.03.2026.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made an online application dated 25.03.2026, to conduct necessary enquiry and issue joint patta in favour of the legal heirs comprised in Survey Nos.385/2, 384/1G, 385/13, 385/6B1 situated at Kerakodahalli Village, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District and consequently, to issue separate patta in respect of the petitioner's share. However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioner's application dated 25.03.2026. will be considered within a period of six weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's online application dated 25.03.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six

(6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To

1. The District Collector, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri 636 705.

2. The Tahsildar, Karimangalam Taluk Office, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District, Pincode - 635 111.

3. THe Village Administrative Officer, Kerakodahalli Revenue Village, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District, Pincode - 635 111.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM WP No. 16389 of 2026 and WMP No.17601 of 2026 02-06-2026