Thiruvadi Srinivasan v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Thiruvadi Srinivasan ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Tahsildhar, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to correct the mistake in the UDR patta and Natham Nillavari Thitta Thooya Adangal Register based on the representation of the petitioner dated 24.02.2021, which is relating to the property situated in Thoothukudi District, Srivaikundam Taluk, Keelaputhaneri Village, Survey No.154/45 to an extent of 45.80 Cents. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Selvan For Respondents : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to correct the mistake in the UDR Patta and Natham Nillavari Thitta Thooya Adangal Register based on the petitioner's representation dated 24.02.2021, relating to the property situated in Thoothukudi District, Srivaikundam Taluk, Keelaputhaneri Village, Survey No.154/45, to an extent of 45.80 cents.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.

3. According to the petitioner, the said mistake is administrative in nature and that the respondents are legally bound to consider the representation on merits and in accordance with law.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner's representation will be considered on 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 representation dated 24.02.2021, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders after providing reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, and any other persons who may be affected by such decision, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 07.01.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Tahsildhar, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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