Madras High CourtWP/16248/2026disposed of

G.Manikandan v. The Tahsildar

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 G.Manikandan ..Petitioner Vs

1. The Tahsildar, Vandalur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.

2. Zonal Deputy Tashildar, Vandalur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.10.2025 (online application No.2025/ N103/ 35/ 019452) submitted with respect of issuance of joint patta for the house property bearing Plot No.49 to an extent of 0.020 sq.mt (or) 1291 sq.ft., comprised in Gramma Natham survey No.261/48, Old Survey No.216/1, situated at Mannivakam Village, Vandalur Taluk, Chengalpattu District. For Petitioner:

Mr.P.Rajkumar For Respondents:

Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government's Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.10.2025.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 03.10.2025, seeking for an issuance of joint patta for the house property bearing Plot No.49, measuring to an extent of 0.020 sq.mt (or) 1291 sq.ft., comprised in Grama Natham Survey No.261/48, Old Survey No.216/1, situated at Mannivakam Village, Vandalur Taluk, Chengalpattu District. 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 representation dated 03.10.2025 will be considered within a period of eight 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 first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 03.10.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) 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.

02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To

1. The Tahsildar, Vandalur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.

2. Zonal Deputy Tashildar, Vandalur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 02-06-2026