Aameena v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Aameena ... Petitioner -vs1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, RDO Office, Kulithalai Taluk, 2.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Kadavur Taluk, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2026 and to issue an order to grant Online Patta, considering the Natham Patta No.950 which was given by Kadavur Tahsildar, consisting of 147 sq.meter, bearing Survey No.649/11 in Karur District, Kadavur Taluk, Mylampatti, Keelappaguthi Village. For Petitioner : Ms.S.Janab Beevi For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2026 and to issue an order to grant Online Patta, considering the Natham Patta No.950, which was given by the Tahsildar, Kadavur, consisting of 147 sq.meters, bearing Survey No.649/11, situated at Karur District, Kadavur Taluk, Mylampatti, Keelappaguthi Village.

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 a representation dated 27.01.2026 to the respondents seeking issuance of Patta. However, despite the lapse of considerable time, no action has been taken on the petitioner's representation. 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 second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2026, 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 19.02.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, RDO Office, Kulithalai Taluk,

2.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Kadavur Taluk,

K.SURENDER , J.

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