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Madras High CourtWP/30705/2024dismissed as abated

K.Jothi v. The District Collector

2026-03-24Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and WMP.No. 39830 of 2024 K.Jothi ..Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Nagapattinam District.

2. The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Keelvellur Taluk, Keelvellur, Nagapattinam District.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, Village Administrative Office, Kurathankudi Revenue Village, Keelvellur Taluk, Nagapattinam District.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the first and second respondent to direct the third respondent to issue Chitta and Adangal for the Fasli 1434 (2024-2025) in the name of the petitioner on the lands mentioned in the affidavit.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Bala Subramaniam For Respondent(s):

Mr.T.K.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the first and second respondent to direct the third respondent to issue Chitta and Adangal for the Fasli 1434 (2024-2025) in the name of the petitioner on the lands mentioned in the affidavit.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner in the writ petition passed away.

3. In view of the submission made, this Writ Petition is dismissed as abated. However, liberty is granted to the legal heirs of the petitioner to give fresh representation for issuance of Chitta and Adangal. If any such representation is made, it is up to the authorities concerned to consider and pass appropriate orders on the same, after issuing notice to the necessary parties. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN

To

1. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Nagapattinam District.

2. The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Keelvellur Taluk, Keelvellur, Nagapattinam District.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, Village Administrative Office, Kurathankudi Revenue Village, Keelvellur Taluk, Nagapattinam District.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

KKN 24-03-2026