S.R.Udha Parthiban v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER S.R.Udha Parthiban ... Petitioner -vs1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thuraiyur Division, Tiruchirappalli District.

2.The Tahsildar, Thuraiyur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent herein to consider petitioner's application dated 15.05.2023 for Full Field Patta Transfer (Not involving Sub - Division) vide Can No.13321015539657 and Application No. 2023/0153/15/007543 for mutation of Patta for the subject matter property, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Dinesh Kumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent herein to consider the petitioner's application dated 15.05.2023 for full field Patta transfer (not involving sub-division) vide CAN No.13321015539657 and Application No.2023/0153/15/007543 for mutation of Patta in respect of the subject property, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner and is in peaceful possession and enjoyment of the subject property. The petitioner submitted an application dated 15.05.2023 to the second respondent seeking mutation of Patta. Since no action has been taken on the petitioner's application, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's application 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 second respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 15.05.2023, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after providing reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, and any other persons, who may be affected by such decision, within a period of ten 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 19.02.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thuraiyur Division, Tiruchirappalli District.

2.The Tahsildar, Thuraiyur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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