M.Jothi v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY M.Jothi W/o Murugesan No 2/71, Merku Kadu, Vellalakundam, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem District ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Office of Collectorate, Salem District

2. The Revenue Divisional officer Office of the RDO, Salem District

3. The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem District

4. S. Thangavel S/o Shanmuga Padaiyatchi Vellalakundam, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem District ..Respondent(s) Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 27.03.2026 seeking rectification of the erroneous entries in Patta No 371 relating to survey Nos 35/2B and 35/3C

situated at Vellalkundam village, Vazhapadi Taluk Salem District and issue patta in favour of the petitioner within a time frame as may be stipulated by this Honble Court For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A.Rajakumar For Respondent(s):

Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt's counsel for R1 to 3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.03.2026.

2. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, 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 27.03.2026 before the 2nd & 3rd respondents, requesting for rectification of the erroneous entries in Patta No 371 relating to survey Nos 35/2B and 35/3C situated at Vellalkundam village, Vazhapadi Taluk Salem District and issue patta in favour of the petitioner.

However, the said representation was not at all considered by the 2nd & 3rd respondents 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, she 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 27.03.2026 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. 04-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa

To

1. The District Collector Office of Collectorate, Salem District

2. The Revenue Divisional officer Office of the RDO, Salem District

3. The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem District

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

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