Madras High CourtWP/21164/2026disposed of

R.Ayyavu v. The District Collector

2026-06-10Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY R.Ayyavu ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Salem District, Salem.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Attur, Salem District.

4. The Tahsildar, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

5. Prema ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider the representation of petitioners dated 18.03.2026 in issuing patta in the name of the petitioner after cancellation of the patta issued in the name of the 5th respondent herein.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.A.Mariappan For Respondent(s):

Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt's Counsel for R1 to 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.03.2026.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 18.03.2026 before the respondents 1 to 4, seeking issuance of patta on his favour, after cancelling the patta issued in favour of the fifth respondent. However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4 and submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 18.03.2026 will be considered within a period of twelve weeks.

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

5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the third respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated

18.03.2026, after issuing due notice to the petitioner as well as fifth respondent and other aggrieved persons, if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Salem District, Salem.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Attur, Salem District.

4. The Tahsildar, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 10-06-2026