K.Nagulan,S/O.Late Krishnan v. The District Collector,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated: 17.09.2025 Coram:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.18692 of 2016 --- K.Nagulan .. Petitioner Vs.
1. The District Collector, Kanchipuram District, Kanchipuram-631 501.
2. The District Revenue Officer, Kanchipuram District, Kanchipuram-631 501.
3. The Tahsildar, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu.
4. The Revenue Inspector, Vandalur Firka, Chengalpattu Taluk, Kanchipuram District.
5. Thiru.N.Murugaiyan .. Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the third respondent to cancel the Patta which was illegally stands in the name of the fifth respondent without any right, title or interest over the property, consequently, direct the third respondent to change Patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of Venkatamangalam 1 / 4
Village in S.No.58/5B measuring about an extent of 99 cents Patta No.552 as per the petitioner's representation, dated 14.06.2016. For petitioner : Mr.R.Anandha Babu For respondents: Mr.T.M.Rajangam, Govt. Advocate for RR-1 to 4 No appearance for R-5
ORDER
Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the owner of the property in question, but however, the Patta was granted in the name of the fifth respondent and for cancellation of the Patta, the petitioner made an application on 14.06.2016, which was not yet considered by the respondents. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition.
2. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.
3. Considering the nature of the relief sought for in this Writ Petition and taking into account the facts and circumstances of the case, this Writ Petition is disposed of, directing the respondents to consider the said representation, dated 14.06.2016 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and fifth respondent, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to give a copy of this order along with a copy of the said representation dated 14.06.2016.
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4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
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1. The District Collector, Kanchipuram District, Kanchipuram-631 501.
2. The District Revenue Officer, Kanchipuram District, Kanchipuram-631 501.
3. The Tahsildar, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu.
4. The Revenue Inspector, Vandalur Firka, Chengalpattu Taluk, Kanchipuram District.
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