N.Vallikannu v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER N.Vallikannu ... Petitioner -vsThe District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to rectify the mistakes in the UDR and mutate the same in favour of the petitioner with respect to the property in Old T.S. No.878/Part, New T.S.No.1092, Plot No.42 to an extent of 960 sq.mts. in Ward No.2, Block No.20, Thiru.Ve.Ka.Street, Sekkalaikottai, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2025 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vashik Ali For Respondent : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to rectify the mistakes in the UDR and mutate the same in favour of the petitioner with respect to the property bearing Old T.S. No. 878/Part, New T.S. No.1092, Plot No.42, measuring 960 sq. mts. in Ward No.2, Block No.20, Thiru.Ve.Ka. Street, Sekkalaikottai, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the lawful owner of the property described as Old T.S.No.878/Part, New T.S.No.1092, Plot No.42, measuring 960 sq. mts., situated in Ward No.2, Block No.20, Thiru.Ve.Ka. Street, Sekkalaikottai, and is entitled to have the property records correctly reflected in the UDR. Due to clerical and administrative errors, the property details in the UDR do not accurately reflect the

petitioner's ownership, causing inconvenience and affecting the petitioner's lawful rights. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a detailed representation dated 16.12.2025 requesting the respondent to rectify the mistakes and mutate the property in her favour. Despite the submission of the representation, the respondent has failed to take any action or pass orders, thereby denying the petitioner the benefits and legal recognition entitled to her. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5. 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 consider the petitioner's representation 16.12.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders after providing reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, and any other persons, who may be

affected by such decision, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 12.01.2026 smn2 To:- The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

K.SURENDER , J.

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