D.Sivashankar v. The District Revenue Officer,

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH D.Sivashankar Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Revenue Officer, Collector Office, Krishnagiri District.

2.Th Tashildar, Tashildar Office, Anchetty, Krishnagiri District.

3.Alagesan, 4.Ragavendiran, Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 08/09/2025, to inquiry and cancel the forged patta issued by the 2nd respondent to and in favour of Alagesan

2/7 S/o.Ramaoundan and Ragavendiran S/o.Nedunchezhiyan and changed the patta to their names and they obtain patta, vide patta Nos. 19,487 to cancel the patta and the properties are situated at Anchetty Village, Denkanikottai, Krishangiri District.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.P.M.Jayachandran For Respondent(s):

Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader for R1 & R2

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 1 st respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on 08.09.2025, wherein, the petitioner is seeking for the cancellation of patta that has been issued in the name of the 3 rd and 4 th respondents with respect to the subject property.

2.Heard Mr.P.M.Jayachandran, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.P.Ganesan, learned Government Advocate appearing on

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3.In the considered view of this Court, if the petitioner is claiming right and title over the subject property and the patta has been issued in the name of the 3 rd and 4 th respondents, the petitioner has to necessarily file an appeal before the Revenue Divisional Officer, Krishnagiri and seek for the cancellation of the patta. However, the petitioner has given a representation to the District Revenue Officer who is not the appellate authority.

4.In view of the above, liberty is granted to the petitioner to submit a representation before the Revenue Divisional Officer, Krishnagiri along with all the relevant documents and also a copy of this order. On receipt of the same, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Krishnagiri shall conduct an enquiry after affording an opportunity to the petitioner and respondents 3 and 4 and pass final orders on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of the appeal from the petitioner.

4/7 6.This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No Costs. 28-11-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

5/7 To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Collector Office, Krishnagiri District.

2.The Tashildar, Tashildar Office, Anchetty, Krishnagiri District.

6/7 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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