K.Palaniappan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 15.12.2025 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K.Palaniappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Attur, Salem District.

2.The Tahsildhar, Thalaivasal Taluk, Thalaivasal, Salem District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to issue patta for the S.F.Nos.619/7, 619/9 and 630/2 situated Manivilanthan (North) Village, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District, by considering the petitioner's written representation dated 17.09.2025, within a stipulated time as this Court fixes.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondents : Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to issue patta in favour of the petitioner for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, based on his representation, dated 17.09.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. Since the aforesaid representation has not been considered till date by the respondents, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's representation is considered on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party, whom the 2nd respondent deems fit to enquire. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation. Page No.2 of 4

5. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 17.09.2025, seeking issuance of patta for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party, whom the 2nd respondent deems fit to enquire, within a period of twelve (12) weeks 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.

15.12.2025 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Attur, Salem District.

2.The Tahsildhar, Thalaivasal Taluk, Thalaivasal, Salem District.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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