John Rajendra Prasad Abraham v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ John Rajendra Prasad Abraham ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Chengalpet,

2. The Tahsildar, Madhuranthagam Taluk, ... 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 issue Natham Patta in the Aadidravidar Natham Survey Number.370 to the extent of 400 sq.ft to my house situated at No. 4A, CSI Rome Nagar, Kiliyanagar Village, Madhuranthagam Taluk, Chengalpet District.

For Petitioner :

Mr. V.Balamurugan For Respondents :

Mr. P.Sathish, Additional 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 is filed praying for a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to issue Natham Patta in the Aadidravidar Natham Survey Number.370 to the extent of 400 sq.ft to the house situated at No. 4A, CSI Rome Nagar, Kiliyanagar Village, Madhuranthagam Taluk,

3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner submitted a representation dated 11.07.2025, before the 2nd respondent seeking issuance of patta in respect of the subject property. However the petitioner's representation was not considered by the 2nd respondent till date. Aggrieved by the same, the 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 11.07.2025 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 2nd Respondent authority shall consider the representation dated 11.07.2025, 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 11.07.2025 shall be disposed of within a period of 16 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.

There will be no order as to cost.

08.08.2025 3/4 Index: Yes/No Speaking /Non-speaking order Internet : Yes/No Maya MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

Maya To

1. The District Collector, Chengalpet,

2. The Tahsildar, Madhuranthagam Taluk, Dated : 08.08.2025 3/4