V.Muthu v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER V.Muthu ... Petitioner -vsThe Tahsildar, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to issue Patta in the petitioner's name in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.624, Ward No.7, R.S.No.2A Block, Plot No.59, situated at Sakkottai Union, Kottaiyur Town Panchayat, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2026, within the stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Karuna For Respondent : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to issue Patta in the petitioner's name in respect of the

property comprised in Survey No.624, Ward No.7, R.S.No.2A Block, Plot No.59, situated at Sakkottai Union, Kottaiyur Town Panchayat, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2026, 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 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 30.01.2026 to the respondent 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 respondent 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 respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2026, 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:- The Tahsildar, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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