M.Murugayee v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER M.Murugayee ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Palani, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Guziliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to conduct re-survey and issue a separate patta in the petitioner's name in respect of Survey No. 1024/1D1A, to an extent of 0.90 cents, situated at R.Pudhukottai Village, Guziliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 31.12.2025 and to furnish a report to petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court,

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vignesh Kumar For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to conduct a re-survey and issue a separate patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of Survey No.1024/1D1A, measuring an extent of 0.90 cents, situated at R.Pudhukottai Village, Guziliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 31.12.2025, and to furnish a report to the petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court.

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

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is the lawful owner and is in possession of the subject property. Despite the representation dated 31.12.2025, the third respondent has failed to consider the petitioner's request to conduct resurvey and to issue patta. The inaction of the third respondent is arbitrary, unreasonable, and contrary to settled principles of law. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner's representation will be considered on merits and in accordance with law.

5. Recording the aforesaid submission, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.12.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an enquiry. The third respondent is directed to provide reasonable opportunity during such enquiry to the petitioner and any other persons who may be affected by such decision. Needless to state that in the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to work out their remedies before the Civil Court. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To:- 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Palani, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Guziliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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