S.Nallathambi v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD)No.3649 of 2026 S.Nallathambi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Collector Office, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Collectorate Office Campus, Complex, Sivagangai District.

3.The Thasildar, Thiruppuvanam Taluk Office, Thiruppuvanam, Sivagangai District.

4.The Sub Registrar, The Sub-Registrar Office, Thiruppuvanam, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 should conduct the enquiry accordingly to remove the illegal entries and issue a separate patta for survey No.58/15B1A1A name of the petitioner based on the representations dated 29.09.2025 and 08.12.2025 in Latanenthal, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Arumugam For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed directing the respondents 1 to 3 should conduct the enquiry accordingly to remove the illegal entries and issue a separate patta for survey No.58/15B1A1A name of the petitioner based on the representations dated 29.09.2025 and 08.12.2025 in Latanenthal, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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

3. According to the petitioner, he has submitted a representations dated 29.09.2025 and 08.12.2025 to the respondents requesting issuance of a separate Patta in his name in respect of the subject property. Despite the petitioner's representations, the respondents have not conducted any enquiry or taken steps to issue the patta, causing undue delay and prejudice to the petitioner. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

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

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 first respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated 29.09.2025 and 08.12.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve (12) 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 first respondent is directed to provide reasonable opportunity during such enquiry to the petitioner and also to the other persons, who may be affected by such decision. There shall be no order as to costs.

(K.SURENDER, J.) 10.02.2026 vsg Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No 3/5

To 1.The District Collector, Collector Office, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Collectorate Office Campus, Complex, Sivagangai District.

3.The Thasildar, Thiruppuvanam Taluk Office, Thiruppuvanam, Sivagangai District.

4.The Sub Registrar, The Sub-Registrar Office, Thiruppuvanam, Sivagangai District.

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K.SURENDER, J., vsg W.P (MD) No.3649 of 2026 10.02.2026 5/5