M.Ramani v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 28.07.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ M.Ramani, W/o.N.Moorthy ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur - 602 001.
2.The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk, Thiruvallur District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd Respondent to consider the representation dated 26.11.2024 and to make necessary correction of extent in the patta issued to the petitioner in Patta No.711 for the Property situated at Survey No.676/8, 302 Part, Kollumedu, Vellanur Village, Avadi Taluk to an extent of 1662 1⁄2 sq.ft. instead of 1000 sq.ft.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Devesh Kumar for Deepak Narayanan For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader 1/5
ORDER
By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. The present writ petition is filed praying for a writ of mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the representation dated 26.11.2024 and to make necessary correction of extent in the patta issued to the petitioner in Patta No.711 for the Property situated at Survey No.676/8, 302 Part, Kollumedu, Vellanur Village, Avadi Taluk to an extent of 1662 1⁄2 sq.ft. instead of 1000 sq.ft.
3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for petitioner that petitioner is the absolute owner of the property comprised in S.No.676/8, 302 Part, Kollumedu, Vellanur Village, Avadi Taluk, Thiruvallur District, admeasuring an extent of 1662 1⁄2 sq.ft., acquired by way of Settlement Deed dated 30.08.2024, registered as Doc.No.12530 of 2024 on the file of Sub-Registrar Office, Avadi. Petitioner made a representation dated 26.11.2024 to the 2nd respondent, seeking to rectify the error in Patta, which reflected only 1000 sq.ft. instead of 1662 1⁄2 sq.ft. However, no action has been taken by the 2nd respondent till date. Aggrieved by the same, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court. 2/5
4. At the outset, it is submitted by Mr.A.Selvendran, learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents that the above representation submitted by the petitioner would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by the learned counsel for the petitioner.
5. In view of the limited relief that is prayed, this Court is inclined to dispose of this writ petition and accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of with following directions:- i) The respondents shall consider the representation in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the petitioner and all other interested parties including rival claimants, if any.
ii) Though facts have been set out extensively in the affidavit, this Court does not propose to deal with it while leaving it open to the respondents to call for any document/conduct enquiry to satisfy itself of the petitioner's entitlement for requesting rectification of error in Patta in respect of the property. iii) The entire process shall be completed within a period of 12 weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy. iv) It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the matter and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the 3/5
matter on its own merits and in accordance with law. Rights and contentions of the petitioners and all other interested parties are left open. No costs. 28.07.2025 Speaking (or) Non Speaking Order arb To 1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur - 602 001.
2.The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk, Thiruvallur District.
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MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.
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