Anthony Samy v. Revenue Divisional Officer/The Sub Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Anthony Samy ... Petitioner -vs1.Revenue Divisional Officer / The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi, 2.Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to cancel the patta considering the petitioner's representation dated 12.12.2025 within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Venkatesh For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to cancel the patta considering the petitioner's representation dated 12.12.2025 within the time frame to be stipulated by this Court.

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

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner and is in possession of the subject property. While so, in the year 2021, a third party, having no right, title or interest over the subject property, executed a fraudulent sale deed in respect of the said land, which was subsequently alienated in favour of Aasha Rajalakshmi. Based on the same, the patta relating to the subject property was illegally mutated in her name without issuing notice to the petitioner or conducting any enquiry. Though the petitioner submitted a representation dated 12.12.2025 to the respondents seeking cancellation of the patta, no action has been taken till date. Hence, the petitioner has been constrained to approach this Court by filing the present writ petition for the relief stated supra.

4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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 12.12.2025, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the necessary parties, within a period of ten weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Needless to state that in the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to work out their remedies before the Civil Court. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 05.02.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer / The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi,

2.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk,

K.SURENDER , J.

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