Mohan, v. The District Revenue Officer,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Mohan ... Petitioner Vs.
The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate, Trichy.
... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to dispose petitioner's revision dated 05.11.2025 on the file of the respondent within time frame that may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunraj For Respondent : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to dispose of the petitioner's revision dated 05.11.2025, on the file of the respondent, within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court.
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2. With the consent of the parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. The case of the petitioner is that out of 1.97 Acres in Survey No. 123/2A (Old Survey No.147/2), situated at M. Pudupattai West Revenue Village, Murisi Taluk, Trichy District, the petitioner's grandfather purchased an extent of 1 Acre 29.06.1949. Based on the possession and enjoyment of the petitioner's grandfather over the remaining extent of 97 Cents also, the Government issued patta in his favour under the UDR Scheme. The petitioner and his brother acquired the said land by way of succession.
4. Thereafter, the said survey number was subdivided into three parts, namely, Survey Nos.123/2A1, 123/2A2 and 123/2A3. In respect of Survey No.123/2A1, for an extent of 0.19.00 ares of land, Patta No.8731 was wrongly issued in favour of one Kumarathi and Ammasi. Therefore, the petitioner made an application dated 11.07.2021 to the Revenue Divisional Officer seeking cancellation of the patta issued in the names of the aforesaid persons and issuance of patta in the names of the petitioner and his brother.
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5. At the same time, one Manivannan also made an application seeking the same relief. The Revenue Divisional Officer, vide proceedings dated 09.09.2025, rejected the petitioner's claim. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner preferred a revision petition before the respondent on 05.11.2025. The respondent has neither numbered nor considered the said revision petition. Therefore, the petitioner sent a representation dated 01.12.2025 seeking completion of the enquiry. Even thereafter, the respondent has not taken any steps to dispose of the petitioner's revision petition. Hence, the petitioner was constrained to file the present Writ Petition.
6. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's revision filed on 05.11.2025 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed by the respondent within a period of sixteen weeks.
7. Recording the above submission and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent to number the revision filed by the petitioner on 05.11.2025, only if it is found to be in order in all respects and to Page No. 3 of 5
consider the same on its merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of sixteen weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The revision shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an enquiry. The respondent is also directed to provide a reasonable opportunity of hearing during such enquiry to the petitioner, the said Kumarathi, Ammasi, Manivannan and any other interested parties who may be affected by the decision. In the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to pursue their remedies before the Civil Court. There shall be no order as to costs. [K.SURENDER, J.] 08.01.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No To The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate, Trichy.
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K.SURENDER , J.
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