P.Subiramaniyan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ P. Subiramaniyan ... Petitioner

Versus

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore District.

2. The Tahsildar, Veppur Taluk Office, Veppur, Cuddalore district.

...Respondents

Prayer: This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, particularly the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.05.2024 and to issue patta in New Survey No.300/9 the land situated at Ivathukudi village, Veppur taluk, Cuddalore district in favour of his name.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.P.Sathish Additional 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 petitioner's representation dated 31.05.2024 and to issue patta comprised in New Survey No.300/9 situated at Ivathukudi village, Veppur taluk, Cuddalore district in favour of his name.

3. At the outset, it was submitted by the learned Additional Government Pleader for the 1st & 2nd respondents that for issuance of patta, online application has to be made and if any such application is made the same 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 petitioner.

4. In view thereof the writ petition stands disposed of with 2/5

following directions;

i) It is open to the petitioner to submit an online application and on receipt of the same, the respondent authority shall consider the same, after issuing notice and affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all other interested parties including rival claimants, if any.

ii) Though facts have been set out in affidavit, in view of the limited relief that is sought to be granted, I do not propose to examine the same, lest it may influence the authority. The authority shall independently consider the facts and law set out in the application and pass order in accordance with law including but not limited to the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act and Rules. iii) The petitioner's online application if any made, shall be disposed of within a period of 16 weeks from the date of receipt of such online application.

iv) 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 concerned respondent to consider the matter on its own merits and in accordance with law. 3/5

Rights and contentions of the petitioner and all other interested parties are left open.

5. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. 30.07.2025 Speaking order : Yes/No : Yes/No Index : Yes/No dpq To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore District.

2. The Tahsildar, Veppur Taluk Office, Veppur, Cuddalore district.

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MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

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