Ulaganathan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 19.12.2025 CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Ulaganathan ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, The Revenue Divisional Office, Cuddalore District.
2.The Tahsildar, Panrutti Taluk, Cuddalore District.
3.The Taluk Head Surveyor, Panrutti Taluk, Cuddalore District.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.09.2025 and thereby direct the respondents to measure the property and issue a separate patta in the name of petitioner from join patta No.912 in Survey No.68/1B, to an extent of 1204 1⁄2 sq.feet situated at Lakxmi Narayanapuram revenue Village, Panrutti Taluk, Cuddalore District as per the sale deed in Document No.616/1993 dated 31.05.1993.
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For Petitioner : Mr.B.Sundarapandiyan For Respondents : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate *****
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, and also to issue separate patta in favour of the petitioner, based on his representation, dated 26.09.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
2. Since the aforesaid representation has not been considered by the respondents till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.
3. Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.
4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners as well as any third party as they deem fit. Page No.2 of 4
5. Accordingly, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to complete the survey and demarcation of boundaries of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 26.09.2025, after giving due consideration to the documents produced by the petitioner, and after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners and any other third party, whom they deem fit to enquire. Thereafter, if the petitioner is found to be eligible, the 2nd respondent shall issue separate patta for the sub-divided property in favour of the petitioner. The 2nd respondent is directed to complete the aforesaid exercise, within a period of four (4) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. With the aforesaid directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.
sp To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Perambalur Revenue Division, Perambalur District.
2.The Tahsildar, Perambalur Taluk, Perambalur District.
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