R.Sevlam v. The District Collector

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH R.Sevlam Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector The District Collector Office, Villupuram District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Villupuram, Villupuram District.

3.The Tahsildar Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District.

4.Sathya Jothi Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st to 3rd respondents to cancel

2/6 the individual patta bearing No.2010 for the land comprise in S.No.33/3G2B, measuring an extent of 0.67.60 Hectare, situated in Jayakondan village, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District and restore the joint patta bearing No.701 for the land comprise in S.No.33/3G2,measuring an extent of 1.69.50 Hectare, situated in Jayakondan Village, Gingee taluk, Villupuram District by conducting enquiry based on petitioner representations dated 22.08.2025 within the time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A.Saravanan For Respondent(s):

Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the respondents and in particular, the 2 nd respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on 22.08.2025, wherein, the petitioner is seeking for the cancellation of the individual patta granted in favour of the 4 th respondent with respect to the subject property and to restore the joint patta to its original status.

3/6 2.Heard Mr.A.Saravanan, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of respondents 1 to 3.

3.The grievance of the petitioner is that the 4 th respondent by suppressing the pendency of the suit took advantage of the order passed by this Court in W.P.No.27522 of 2024 and managed to get the separate patta in her name without issuing notice to the petitioner. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 22.08.2025, for cancellation of the individual patta granted in favour of the 4 th respondent and for restoration of the joint patta. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.

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

4/6 respondent to act upon the representation made by the petitioner on 22.08.2025 after affording an opportunity to the 4 th respondent and pass final orders on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 10-11-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

5/6 To 1.The District Collector The District Collector Office, Villupuram District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Villupuram, Villupuram District.

3.The Tahsildar Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District.

6/6 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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