R.Subramanian v. The District Collector
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 13-11-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH R.Subramanian Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The District Collector Cuddalore District Collector Office, Gundu Salai Rd, Alpet, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore-607 001.
2.Revenue Divisional Officer Cuddalore District Collector Office, Gundu Salai Rd, Alpet, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore 607 01.
3.TAHSILDAR Taluk Office Complex, Beach Road, Cuddalore Ho, Cuddalore 607 001
2/7 4.Village Adminsitrative Oficer (VAO) Chinnakumatti Village, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore 608 5.MARI 6.Selvam @ Sakthivel 7.ASHOK 8.Anbu @ Anbarasan 9.KALAIARASAN Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to remove the name "Aranganathan" from the 'A' register pertaining to the property situated in Survey Number.118/4A, Chinnakumatti Village, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore district belonging to the petitioner based on the representation dated 18.12.2024 issued to the 3rd respondent. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Avinash Wadhwani For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader for R1 to R4
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ORDER
This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to remove the name of one Aranganathan from the 'A' Register pertaining to the subject property based on the representation made by the petitioner on 18.12.2024.
2.Heard Mr.Avinash Wadhwani, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of respondents 1 to 4.
3.The learned counsel for the petitioner brought to the notice of this Court the report that has already been submitted by the Tahsildar, Bhuvanagiri to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Chidambaram, to remove the name of Aranganathan and to restore the name of the petitioner in the patta. The name of Aranganathan continues to be reflected in the 'A' Register pertaining to the subject property. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a
4/7 representation to the 3rd respondent to remove the name of Aranganathan. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.
4.The learned Special Government Pleader, on instructions, submitted that only the Divisional Revenue Officer is the competent authority to remove the name from the 'A' Register.
5.In view of the above, liberty is granted to the petitioner to make a fresh representation to the District Revenue Officer, Cuddalore, seeking for the removal of the name of Aranganathan from the 'A' Register along with all the relevant documents and also a copy of this order. On receipt of the same, the District Revenue Officer, Cuddalore, shall deal with the same on its own merits in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of the fresh representation from the petitioner.
5/7 6.This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No Costs. 13-11-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr
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1. The District Collector Cuddalore District Collector Office, Gundu Salai Rd, Alpet, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore-607 001.
2.Revenue Divisional Officer Cuddalore District Collector Office, Gundu Salai Rd, Alpet, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore 607 01.
3.TAHSILDAR Taluk Office Complex, Beach Road, Cuddalore Ho, Cuddalore 607 001 4.Village Adminsitrative Oficer (VAO) Chinnakumatti Village, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore 608
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