J.Neelambal v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 25.10.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH and W.M.P.No.44762 of 2025
1. J.Neelambal W/o. Jeyachandran, No.3/442. Kamaraj Nagar, Pilipakuttai, Karkoodalpatti Village, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District
2. PONNAMMAL W/o. Periyasamy, No.3/442. Kamaraj Nagar Post, Pilipakuttai, Karkoodalpatti Village, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District Petitioners Vs
1. The District Collector Namakkal District Namakkal 2.The Tahsildar Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District.
Respondents Prayer:
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, direct the 2nd respondent 1/4
to issue patta to the petitioners in respect of the land comprised in Survey No.780/2 situate at Pillipakuttai Village, Karkoodalpatti Bit-3 Revenue Village, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District, based on the petitioners' representation dated 30.03.2025.
For Petitioners :
Mr.C.Prabakaran For Respondents :
Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate ****
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed seeking for issue of a writ of mandamus directing the second respondent to issue patta to the petitioners in respect of the subject property by considering the representation made by the petitioners on 30.03.2025.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Advocate for the respondents.
3. On carefully going through the records, it is seen that the petitioners have already filed a suit in O.S.No.43 of 2025 against the official respondents, which is pending on the file of the District Munsif Court, Rasipuram. Apart from that, proceedings have also been initiated under the Land Encroachment Act.
4. Under these circumstances, there is no question of asking the respondents to deal with the representation made by the petitioners dated 2/4
30.03.2025 seeking for issuance of patta. Unless and until the civil proceedings come to an end, there is no question of directing the revenue authorities to deal with the representation. It is left open to the petitioners to work out their remedy before the Civil Court, where the suit in O.S.No.43 of 2025 is pending.
This Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs. 25.10.2025 Index: Yes/no Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order mk To
1. The District Collector Namakkal District Namakkal 2.The Tahsildar Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District.
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