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Muthusamy v. The District Collector

2026-03-17Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-03-2026

CORAM

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

1. The District Collector, Kallakurichi District.

2. The Revenue Thasildar, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

..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 respondents to issue patta to the petitioner's dwelling house in village Natham survey No.57/2 an extent of 1643 square feet situated at Soolankurichi Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 04.03.2022 preferred to the 2nd respondent.

For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.S.Mohamed Ansar For Respondent(s) :

Mr.T.K.Saravanan, AGP

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 04.03.2022.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given an application dated 04.03.2022 to issue patta to the petitioner's dwelling house in Village Natham survey No.57/2 an extent of 1643 square feet situated at Soolankurichi Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District. However, the said application was not at all considered by the respondents, as on date. Hence, this petition.

3. In reply, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's application dated 04.03.2022 will be disposed of by the second respondent within a period of 6 weeks.

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

5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's application dated 04.03.2022, after issuing due notice and opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner as well as aggrieved persons, if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No cost. 17-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

1. The District Collector, Kallakurichi District.

2. The Revenue Thasildar, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 17-03-2026