Alagan v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.02.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Alagan ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai District.
4.The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk Office, Melur, Madurai District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of Survey No.56/2, situated at Chokkampatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.09.2025, within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muniyandi For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to issue patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of Survey No.56/2, situated at Chokkampatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.09.2025, within the 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 for the petitioner submits that the petitioner and his family members are in possession and enjoyment of the subject property. It is further submitted that the petitioner made a representation dated 10.09.2025 to the respondents seeking issuance of Patta. However, despite receipt of the said representation, the respondents have neither considered the same nor passed any orders thereon so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed.
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 fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.09.2025, 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 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 17.02.2026 smn2
To:- 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai District.
4.The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk Office, Melur, Madurai District.
K.SURENDER , J.
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