A.S.Muralidaran v. The Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN A.S.Muralidaran .....

Petitioner Vs 1.The Collector, Chennai District, Singaravelar Maligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001.

2.Revenue Divisional Officer, Chennai Central, TNHB Complex, Thirumangalam Road, Anna Nagar West, Chennai - 600 040.

3.Zonal Deputy Thashildar, Maduravoyal Village, Bharathi Salai, Phase II, Nolambur, Chennai - 600 037.

4.The Tamil Nadu Bricks and Tiles Manufacturing Service Society Ltd., No.7, Opposite Corporation Zonal Office, Jayammal Street, Pulla Avenue, Shenoy Nagar - 600 030.

(Opposite Corporation Zonal Office).

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Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, direct the third respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.03.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Vijayaraghaven For R1 to R3 : Mr.P.Ganesan Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the third respondent to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 3. Perused the materials available on record.

3.A perusal of the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 04.03.2025 reveals that the subject property was issued patta in favour of the fourth respondent by deleting the name of the petitioner, without issuing any notice. Therefore, the competent authority, viz., the second respondent, is required to rectify the same.

4.In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to submit an application before the second respondent seeking cancellation of the patta issued in favour of the fourth respondent and issuance of patta in his favour within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of such application, the second respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry, after issuing notice to the petitioner and after affording an opportunity of hearing, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks thereafter.

5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

Lpp To 1.The Collector, Chennai District, Singaravelar Maligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001.

2.Revenue Divisional Officer, Chennai Central, TNHB Complex, Thirumangalam Road, Anna Nagar West, Chennai - 600 040.

3.Zonal Deputy Thashildar, Maduravoyal Village, Bharathi Salai, Phase II, Nolambur, Chennai - 600 037.

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