G.Kalidas v. The Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY G.Kalidas P.O.G. Kalibalaji S/o Govindaraju pillai, Residing at No 779 Thopu Street, brammadesam Village, marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram 604 301 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tahsildar Marakkanam, Villupuram 604 303

2. The District Collector Villupuram Distrct, no 94, Kuber Plaza District collector office, Moovendar Nagar, Collector office Road, Villupuram 605 602

3. Revenue Divisional officer Marakkanam, Villupuram 604 303 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to consider the Representation dated 20.03.2026 given by the petitioner for re-classification of the land and subsequently grant Patta in favour of the petitioner For Petitioner(s):

Ms.T.Kiran Rani, for M/s.Kns Law Chambers For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Guruprasad, Govt's counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.03.2026.

2. Mr.M.Guruprasad, 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 20.03.2026 before the 3rd respondent, requesting for re-classification of the subject land and issuance of patta, pertaining to the said land, in favour of the petitioner. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the 3rd respondent 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 20.03.2026 and after issuing due notice to all the concerned parties, 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 Tahsildar Marakkanam, Villupuram 604 303

2. The District Collector Villupuram Distrct, no 94, Kuber Plaza District collector office, Moovendar Nagar, Collector office Road, Villupuram 605 602

3. Revenue Divisional officer Marakkanam, Villupuram 604 303

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 04-06-2026