S.R.Lakshmikantham v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER and W.M.P.(MD).Nos.3388 and 3390 of 2024 S.R.Lakshmikantham ... Petitioner -vs1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai West, Madurai.

2.The Tahsildar, Madurai West, Madurai.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to grant patta in the petitioner's name for plot Nos.283, 284, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 and 170 in Sri Ambiga Nagar Layout, Batlagundu Village, Survey Nos.1064/2, 1064/7 Batlagundu Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Suresh Kumar For Respondents : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam(for R1 & R2) Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to grant patta in the petitioner's name for plot Nos.283, 284, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 and 170 in Sri Ambiga Nagar Layout, Batlagundu Village, Survey Nos.1064/2, 1064/7 Batlagundu Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner brought to the notice of this Court that the petitioner has passed away, and accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed as abated. However, liberty is granted to the legal heirs of the deceased/petitioner to approach the competent authority seeking appropriate remedy, if any. No costs. Consequently, the connected Writ Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 17.02.2026 vsg

To:- 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai West, Madurai.

2.The Tahsildar, Madurai West, Madurai.

K.SURENDER , J.

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