Venkatesan S v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER S.Venkatesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Melur, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildhar, Taluk Office, Melur, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025 and mutate the patta in the petitioner's name which stood in petitioner's vendors name for the properties in S.R.No.130/5 measuring total extent of 2 Acres and 48 Cents in Ambalkaranpatti, Melur, Madurai District and to do the necessary mutation in the revenue records of Chitta, A-register and Adangal.

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For Petitioner : Mr.E.Mohammed Abbas For Respondents : Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate *****

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025 and to mutate the patta in the name of the petitioner, which presently stands in the name of the petitioner's vendor, in respect of the property comprised in S.R.No.130/5, measuring a total extent of 2 Acres and 48 Cents, situated at Ambalkaranpatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai District and to carry out necessary mutations in the revenue records, namely Chitta, A-Register and Adangal.

2. With the consent of the parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The grievance of the petitioner is that the petitioner purchased the subject property from one Rajalakshmi on 08.02.2024. The petitioner submitted a representation dated 10.12.2025 seeking mutation of the patta Page No. 2 of 5

and the revenue records, namely Chitta, A-Register and Adangal, in the name of the petitioner. However, no action has been taken on the petitioner's representation. Therefore, the petitioner has been constrained to file the present Writ Petition.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed by the second respondent within a period of twelve weeks.

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 second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on its merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The representation shall be disposed of after conducting an enquiry. The second respondent is also directed to provide a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties who may be affected by such decision, before passing Page No. 3 of 5

any order. In the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to pursue their remedies before the competent Civil Court. There shall be no order as to costs.

[K.SURENDER, J.] 23.01.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Melur, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildhar, Taluk Office, Melur, Madurai District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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