Ranjan Barma v. The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Ranjan Barma S/o.Jagan Mohanlal Barma Mandevilla Gardens Ballygunge Kolkata.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar Sholinganallur Taluk Chennai.

..Respondent(s) Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to consider the petitioners Application No.2022/0103/02/197379 dated 29.06.2022 sent for cancellation of existing patta and issuance of separate patta in petitioners name in respect of petitioners lands measuriing 1 Ground in Plot No. 249 situated in Survey No. 3/289 Uthandi Village, Saidapet Taluk, Chengalpattu District. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K. Govi Ganesan 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 application dated 29.06.2022.

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 an application dated 29.06.2022 before the respondents, requesting for cancellation of existing patta and issuance of separate patta in favour of the petitioner. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the espondent 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 12 weeks and hence, he 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 respondent to consider the application filed by the petitioner dated 29.06.2022 and dispose of the same, on merits and in

accordance with law, within a period of 12 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. 11-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar Sholinganallur Taluk Chennai.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 11-06-2026