Madras High CourtWP/42070/2025disposed of

C.Krishnan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

2025-11-11Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH C.Krishnan S/o.Chinnaiyan Petitioner Vs 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sub Collector Office, Hosur, Krishnagiri District.

2.Selvan S/o.Chinnamuni Gounder Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to restore the patta to S.No.44/2B, Royakotta Village to the name of petitioner's grandfather, based on the representation dated 07.05.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.C.Vishwanth For Respondents : Mr.P.Ganesan Government Advocate [Crl.side] [R1] ***** 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing first respondent to act upon the representation made by the petitioner on 07.05.2024 wherein the petitioner is seeking restoration of patta in his name with respect to the subject property.

2. Heard Mr.S.C.Vishwanth, learned counsel for petitioner and Mr.P.Ganesan, learned Government Advocate [Crl.side] appearing for first respondent.

3. The case of the petitioner is that the property was originally owned by his grandfather and patta also stood in his name. However, during re-survey, the patta was issued in favour of the second respondent. Being aggrieved, the petitioner submitted a representation on 07.05.2024 to the first respondent seeking cancellation of patta in favour of second respondent and restoration of patta in the name of the petitioner. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the materials placed before this Court, there shall be a direction 2/4

to first respondent to deal with the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2024 on its own merits and in accordance with law after affording opportunity to second respondent and pass final orders within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

11.11.2025 Index:yes/no Speaking order/Non-speaking order gm To The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sub Collector Office, Hosur, Krishnagiri District.

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