Ramamoorthy v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 22-07-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ RAMAMOORTHY S/o.Subbaiyan, No.8/86H, Thimmampalayam, Karamadai, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore 641 104.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The District Collector Coimbatore, Collectorate, State Bank Road, Coimbatore 641 018.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Coimbaore North, Koudampalayam, Coimbatore 641 030.
3.The Tahsildar, Coimbatore North Taluk, Coimbatore District 641 301.
Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the 3 rd respondent to sub - divide the petitioners land comprised in S.F.No.913 / 1 of Billichi Village, Coimbatore North Taluk,
Coimbatore District, to the extent of 1.63 Acres, and to issue a separate patta in his name for the same, from the Joint patta bearing Patta No.1685 by considering the petitioner's Sub - division Patta transfer Application date 10/12/2024 bearing No.2024 / 0105 /12 / 591617 on the file of the 3 rd Respondent.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Pa.Saigovindagraja For Respondent(s):
Mr.P.Sathish (for R1 to R3) Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. rd respondent 2.The present Writ Petition is filed seeking direction to the 3 to sub - divide petitioner's land comprised in S.F.No.913 / 1 of Billichi Village, Coimbatore North Taluk, Coimbatore District, measuring an extent of 1.63 Acres, and to issue a separate patta in his name for the same, from the Joint patta bearing Patta No.1685 by considering petitioner's Sub - division Patta transfer Application date 10/12/2024 bearing No.2024 / 0105 /12 / 591617 on rd Respondent.
the file of the 3 3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property comprised in S.F.No.913/1 of Billichi Village,
Coimbatore North Taluk, Coimbatore District, measuring an extent of 1.63 Acres and the said property was acquired by the petitioner through a settlement deed dated 22.04.2024 bearing Doc.No.8090 of 2022 registered on the File of the SRO, Periyanaickenpalayam, executed in his favour by his Father. 3.1.It is further submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that a joint patta has been issued for the entire 6.54 Acres in S.F.No.913/1, in respect of his share of 1.63 acres, in the above prospectus, the petitioner submitted a sub-division patta transfer application on 10.12.2024, bearing Application rd respondent. However, the said Application No.2024/0105/12/591617 to the 3 has not been considered so far. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has come before this Court.
4.On this being pointed out, the learned Additional Government Pleader would submit that they would consider petitioner's application within a time frame fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by the learned counsel for the petitioner.
5.In view thereof, the writ petition stands disposed of with the direction to the third respondent to consider the application and pass appropriate orders within a period of sixteen (16) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy after giving prior notice and
reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, joint patta holder viz., Karuppannan and other interested parties including rival claimants, if any. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case and it is open to the respondent concerned, to consider the matter on its own merits and in accordance with law. No costs. 22-07-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes sai
To
1. The District Collector Coimbatore, Collectorate, State Bank Road, Coimbatore 641 018.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Coimbaore North, Koudampalayam, Coimbatore 641 030.
3.The Tahsildar, Coimbatore North Taluk, Coimbatore District 641 301.
MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ J.
sai Dated: 22-07-2025