K.Bharath v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and WMP No.17304 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 for an issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's Patta transfer online application No. 2026/ 0103/ 05/ 009827 dated 30.03.2026 by conducting necessary enquiry and transfer the patta of survey No.384/1A 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.M.Senthamizh Selvan, Government's Counsel
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated 30.03.2026.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made an online application dated 30.03.2026 to transfer the patta on his favour in respect of the property in Survey No. 384/1A situated at Kerakodahalli Village, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District. However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.
3. Mr.M.Senthamizh Selvan, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioner's application dated 30.03.2026 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 30.03.2026 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. 16067 of 2026 and WMP No.17304 of 2026 02-06-2026