R.Karpagavalli v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER R.Karpagavalli ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Theni, Theni District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thamaraikulam, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Tashildhar, Periyakulam, Theni 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 petitioner's representations dated 22.12.2025 and 26.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders by effecting Sub-Division of the property comprised in Survey No.4651/2A and consequently issue Patta in her name in respect of the property situated at Thenkarai, Periyakulam Town, Theni District.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ilayaraja For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader

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 representations dated 22.12.2025 and 26.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders by effecting subdivision of the property comprised in Survey No. 4651/2A, situated at Thenkarai, Periyakulam Town, Theni District and consequently to issue a patta in her name in respect of the said property.

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 she is the lawful purchaser of the subject land and is in continuous possession and enjoyment of the same. Since the patta was erroneously standing in the name of a third party, the petitioner filed a Writ Petition in W.P.(MD) No. 19070 of 2025 before this Court. Pursuant to the order of this Court dated 15.07.2025, an Page No. 2 of 5

enquiry was conducted and the patta was restored to the original patta holder by proceedings dated 27.09.2025.

4. Thereafter, the petitioner submitted an application dated 11.12.2025 seeking subdivision and issuance of patta in her name. The said application is still pending consideration. The petitioner further submitted representations dated 22.12.2025 and 26.12.2025 requesting grant of patta. However, no action has been taken till date. Therefore, the petitioner has been constrained to file the present Writ Petition.

5. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submitted that the petitioner's representations would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed by the second respondent within a period of sixteen weeks.

6. Recording the above submissions 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 representations dated 22.12.2025 and 26.12.2025 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of sixteen weeks from Page No. 3 of 5

the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The representation shall be disposed of after conducting an enquiry. The second respondent shall afford a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all other interested parties before passing orders. In the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to work out their remedies before the competent Civil Court. No costs.

[K.SURENDER, J.] 09.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The District Collector, Theni, Theni District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thamaraikulam, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Tashildhar, Periyakulam, Theni District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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