Sivaraj Nethappa v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Sivaraj Nethappa ... Petitioner -Vs1. The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Collectorate Office, Krishnagiri.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Hosur Division, Krishnagiri District.

3. The Tahsildar, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, direct the first and third respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 03.07.2025, consequently direct the third respondent to issuance of patta and chitta in his favour in respect of agriculture land measuring an extent of 1.50 acres in Survey No.879/4 situated at Krishnagiri District, Denganikotta Taluk, Nagamangalam Village. For Petitioner : Mr.T.V.G.Kartheeban For Respondents : Mr.P.Ganesan Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the respondents to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 03.07.2025 for issuance of patta and chitta in respect of the property ad-measuring 1.50 acres in Survey No.879/4 situated at Krishnagiri District, Denganikotta Taluk, Nagamangalam Village.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. The case of the petitioner is that already the adjacent lands were granted patta in favour of the petitioner's relatives. Therefore, the petitioner also submitted a representation seeking patta in respect of the land comprised in Survey No.879/4 situated at Krishnagiri District, Denganikotta Taluk, Nagamangalam Village.

4. On written instructions, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that in the land comprised in S.No.879/4, an extent of 0.04.00 hectare alone is available. That apart, it is classified as

Government Poromboke land and there is no scheme to issue patta for the Government Poramboke land to the individuals.

5. In view of the above, the direction sought for in this writ petition cannot be considered and the writ petition is devoid of merits and is liable to be dismissed. Accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. 13.10.2025 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order mn

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, mn To

1. The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Collectorate Office, Krishnagiri.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Hosur Division, Krishnagiri District.

3. The Tahsildar, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

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