K.Kasthuri Krishnan v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 08.08.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ K.Kasthuri Krishnan ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Villupuram.
2. The Tahsildar, Joint-I, Office of the Tahsildar, Villupuram.
... Respondents Prayer : This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 2nd Respondent to dispose the Representation dated 10.06.2024 pending on the file of the 2nd Respondent in accordance with law. For Petitioner :
Mr. M.Jai Kumar For Respondents :
Mr. A.Selvendran, Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
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 has been filed praying for a writ of mandamus to direct the 2nd Respondent to dispose the representation dated 10.06.2024 in accordance with law.
3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner submitted a representation dated 10.06.2024 to the respondents seeking issuance of patta in respect of the petitioner's property comprised in Natham Survey No.362B/34 A1,A1,A1,A1,A1-81.06, measuring 866 1⁄4 sq. ft., Arignar Anna Street, Kasma Villupuram, Villupuram District. However, petitioner's representation was not considered by the respondents till date. Aggrieved by the same, petitioner has come before this Court.
4. When this was pointed out, learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 10.06.2024 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the petitioner and any other interested parties, rival claimants, if any, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.
5. In view of the limited relief that is prayed, this court is inclined to dispose of the writ petition with following directions; (i) The respondent authority shall consider the representation dated 10.06.2024, after issuing notice and affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any 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 representation and pass appropriate 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 representation dated 10.06.2024 shall be disposed of within a period of 12 weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for the receipt of certified copy. 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. Rights and contentions of the petitioner and all other interested parties are left open.
6. There will be no order as to cost.
08.08.2025 Index: Yes/No Speaking /Non-speaking order Maya To
1. The District Collector,
District Collectorate, Villupuram.
2. The Tahsildar, Joint-I, Office of the Tahsildar, Villupuram.
MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.
Maya Dated : 08.08.2025