Suruli Selvan v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Suruli Selvan ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildhar, Uthamapalayam, Theni 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 Natham Survey No.1595/4 for an extent of 3 cents, situated at South Uthamapalayam, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 11.12.2025, within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Karthick Selvam 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 the property comprised in Natham Survey No.1595/4, measuring an extent of 3 cents, situated at South Uthamapalayam, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 11.12.2025, within a time frame that may 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 subject property originally belonged to his father and after his demise, it was devolved upon the petitioner. The petitioner and his family members are in peaceful possession and enjoyment of the same. The petitioner submitted a representation dated 11.12.2025 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 third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.12.2025, 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 23.02.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildhar, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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