R.Ramesh Kumar v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :25.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD) No.36607 of 2025 A.Vijayakumar ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Tahsildar, Kalayarkoil, Sivagangai District.

3. The Regional Deputy Tahsildar, Maravamangalam,

4. Ramesh Kumar ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent not to effect any mutation the patta request of the fourth respondent by considering the objection of the Petitioner dated 27.11.2025 and 08.12.2025 and to pass orders therein within the stipulated time fixed by this Hon'ble Court and to proceed the same based on the outcome of the suit in O.S.No.424 of 2020 pending on the file of Sub Judge, Sivagangai 1/5

For Petitioner : M/s.K.Chengizkhan For Respondents :Mr.B.Ramanathan Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.J.John for R4 W.P.(MD) No.1291 of 2026 R.Ramesh Kumar ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kalayarkovil Taluk,

2. Meenakshi,

3. Guruvishwa

4. Dharshan Vikas

5. Hari Siva

6. Viswa Surya

7. A.Vijaya Kumar ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to pass appropriate order U/s 10(2) of Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act for deleting the name of the respondents 2 to 6 herein in respect of the petitioner's properties in S.No.290,290/1, 290/2, 290/3, 290/4 and 290/5 in Pottakulam Village, Poovali Revenue Village, Mallal Firka, Kalayar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District and consequently, issue a patta in the 2/5

name of petitioner.

For Petitioner : M/s. J.John For Respondents :Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian Govt. Advocate for R1 Mr.S.Kavin for M/s.B.Aravind Sreevatsa for R2 M/s.N.Juliet Latha for R3 to R6 M/s.K.Chengiz Khan for R7 COMMON ORDER Both these writ petitions have been filed by the petitioners concerning the very same subject property situated in S.No.290,290/1, 290/2, 290/3, 290/4 and 290/5 in Pottakulam Village, Poovali Revenue Village, Mallal Firka, Kalayar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioners confined their prayer to seeking a direction to the Tahsildar to consider their representations/objections on merits and in accordance with law.

3. In view of the aforesaid submissions made by the parties, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, these writ petitions are disposed of by directing the first respondent/Tahsildar to 3/5

consider the representations/objections of the petitioners, respondents 2 to 6, and all other interested parties, after conducting an inquiry and to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of sixteen weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival claims, the same may be agitated before the competent Civil Court. No costs.

(K.SURENDER, J) 25.02.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Tahsildar, Kalayarkoil, Sivagangai District.

3. The Regional Deputy Tahsildar, Maravamangalam, 4/5

K.SURENDER, J.

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