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Ashok Martin Raja v. The Thasildar,

2026-01-20Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 20.01.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Ashok Martin Raja ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Tamil Nadu - 602 105.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Sriperumbudur, No.6/114, Pattanoolchathram, Sriperumbudur - 602 105.

3.District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Kancheepuram, Vandavasi Salai, Kancheepuram - 631 501.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to directing the respondents to immediately rectify the revenue records and reinstate the petitioner name as the rightful owner of the property in Survey No.70/1C3, in question. For Petitioner :

Mr.J.Karthik Eswaran For Respondents :

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to rectify the revenue records for the property morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition.

2. According to the petitioner, certain unknown persons have been issued patta for the property owned by the petitioner, which is morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition. In such circumstances, the petitioner seeks for rectification of the revenue records. The petitioner's representation/appeal is now pending before the 2nd respondent for consideration.

3. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's representation/appeal is directed to be disposed of by the 2nd respondent, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

4. The learned counsel for the pettioner is also satisfied if a direction is issued by this Court to the 2nd respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation/appeal, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page No.2 of 4

5. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation/appeal.

6. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation/appeal, dated 12.07.2024, which is the subject of this writ petition, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, by adhering to the principles of natural justice.

7. With the aforesaid directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

20.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Tamil Nadu - 602 105. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Sriperumbudur, No.6/114, Pattanoolchathram, Sriperumbudur - 602 105. 3.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Kancheepuram, Vandavasi Salai, Kancheepuram - 631 501.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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