Nathakumar v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.02.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Nathakumar ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Kumbakonam, 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kumbakonam, 4.The Tahsildar, Kumbakonam Taluk, Kumbakonam, 5.The Taluk Head Surveyor, Kumbakonam Taluk Office, Kumbakonam,
6.The Assistant Commissioner / Executive Officer, Arumighu Naganathasamy Temple, Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to order sub division and issue separate house site patta in the petitioner's father's name with regard to land comprised in Survey No.195/1 (old Survey No.295/5D), Door No.6/17, Uppliappan Kovil North Veethi, total extent of 2369 square feet, Sannapuram Revenue Circle, Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering petitioner's representation dated 13.09.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Shajahan For R1 to R5 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R6 : Mr.V.Chandrasekar
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to order sub division and issue separate house site patta in the name of the petitioner's father with regard to the land comprised in Survey No.195/1 (old Survey No.295/5D), Door No.6/17, Uppliappan Kovil North Veethi, measuring a total extent of 2369 square feet, Sannapuram Revenue
Circle, Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering petitioner's representation dated 13.09.2025.
2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. The grievance of the petitioner is that a representation dated 13.09.2025 was submitted seeking subdivision and issuance of a separate house site patta in the name of the petitioner's father in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.195/1 (Old Survey No.295/5D), measuring a total extent of 2369 square feet, bearing Door No.6/17, situated at Uppliappan Kovil North Veethi, Sannapuram Revenue Circle, Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District. Since the said representation has not been considered so far, the petitioner has been constrained to file the present Writ Petition seeking the relief stated supra.
4. The learned counsel appearing for the sixth respondent Temple submitted that several persons have encroached upon the Temple's land and have been adopting the modus operandi of filing writ petitions one after another. It is further submitted that several writ petitions filed earlier have already been dismissed.
5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.
6. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case and keeping in view the fact that a representation has been made, the same can be directed to be considered. Accordingly, the third respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.09.2025, taking into account the background of the case, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after providing a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as to any other persons who may be affected by such decision, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. The Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.
NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 19.02.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The District Collector, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Kumbakonam, 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kumbakonam, 4.The Tahsildar, Kumbakonam Taluk, Kumbakonam, 5.The Taluk Head Surveyor, Kumbakonam Taluk Office, Kumbakonam, 6.The Assistant Commissioner / Executive Officer, Arumighu Naganathasamy Temple, Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk,
K.SURENDER , J.
smn2 19.02.2026