Shaji Thankappan v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 15-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY AND WMP NO. 24010 OF 2026
1. Shaji Thankappan S/o P.K. Thanikappan Korathur House Eravuchira P.O Thotakad Koliyam 686 539
2. S.S. Rajendra S/o K. Somasekaran Pillai B4-3E, VGN Fairmont, Industrial Estate, Guindy Chenani 600 032 ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Government of Tamil nadu Rep. by Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009
2. The District Collector Chenglepet Distrct, Chengalpet
3. The Revenue Divisional officer Guindy Chennai 600 032
4. The Tahsildar Sholinganllur Taluk, Chennai 600 119 ..Respondent(s)
Prayer:
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 3 and 4 to conside3r the petitioners representation dated 09.07.2024 and issue Sub division patta in their favour after removing the other names jointly mentioned in the online patta issued for a larger extent For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Ashok Menon For Respondent(s):
Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt's Cl.
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.07.2024.
2. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, 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 09.07.2024 before the respondents, requesting them for sub-division of the subject property and issuance of
separate patta in favour of the petitioner. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents 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 4th respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 09.07.2024 and 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. 15-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa
To
1. The Government of Tamil nadu Rep. by Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009
2. The District Collector Chenglepet Distrct, Chengalpet
3. The Revenue Divisional officer Guindy Chennai 600 032
4. The Tahsildar Sholinganllur Taluk, Chennai 600 119
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.
nsa 15-06-2026