J.A.Tajudeen v. The Commissioner Of Land Administration

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN J.A.Tajudeen ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner Of Land Administration Government Of Tamilnadu, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

2.The Revenue Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu, St.George Fort, Chennai 9.

3.The Tahsildar No. 1 First Cross Street, New Kumran Nagar, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119.

...Respondents

Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to issue Patta to the petitioner for the lands situated at No. 401 Seemanchery village, Pallikaranai Firka, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai. .

For Petitioner : Mr.Sunny Sheen for Ms.V.Srimathi For Respondents : Mr.D.Ravichander, Spl.GP 1/4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction directing the 3rd respondent to consider the application submitted by the petitioner for issuance of patta in respect of the land situated at No.401, Seemanchery Village, Pallikaranai Firka, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai.

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

3. On perusal of the records, it is revealed that the petitioner purchased the subject land under a registered sale deed in Document Number 3832 of 1992 from one K.Nageswara Rao, measuring to an extent of 2 acres. While being so, certain interlopers interfered with the petitioner's enjoyment of the subject property and also instituted a suit in O.S. No. 839 of 2009, seeking a declaration that the sale deed executed in favour of the petitioner as null and void. However, the said suit was dismissed and the decree was passed in favour of the petitioner. Thereafter, the petitioner submitted a representation seeking issuance of patta in respect of the subject land.

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4. On instruction, Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that the subject land is a Marsh Land and as such a patta cannot be granted in view of the order passed by the Hon'ble Division Bench of this Court.

5. In view of the above, the request made by the petitioner cannot be considered and accordingly the Writ Petition stands dismissed. No costs. 13.10.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order: Yes/No (shr) To 1.The Commissioner Of Land Administration Government Of Tamilnadu, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

2.The Revenue Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu, St.George Fort, Chennai 9.

3.The Tahsildar No. 1 First Cross Street, New Kumran Nagar, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119.

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G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN . J., (shr) 13.10.2025 4/4