Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6023/2025disposed of

Thangavelu v. The Tahsildar

2026-01-27Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Thangavelu ... Petitioner -vs1.The Tahsildar, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

2.Ramar ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to issue separate patta in respect of Survey Nos.232/3E, 234/5A, 197/2, 229/1A and 232/3B situated at Pathiripatti Village, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 18.02.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ramu For R1 : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader For R2 : Mr.T.A.Ebenezer

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to issue separate patta in respect of Survey Nos. 232/3E, 234/5A, 197/2, 229/1A, and 232/3B, situated at Pathiripatti Village, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 18.02.2025.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.

3. According to the petitioner, there was an oral partition between him and the second respondent about ten years ago, and both parties have been exclusively enjoying their respective shares since then. On the basis of this oral partition, the petitioner submitted an application for issuance of separate patta on 18.02.2025. However, no action has been taken on the application so far.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent submits that the petitioner's representation will be considered on its merits and in accordance with law.

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 first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.02.2025 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of sixteen weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an enquiry. The first respondent is directed to provide reasonable opportunity during such enquiry to the petitioner, the second respondent and also to the other persons, who may be affected by such decision. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 27.01.2026 smn2 To:- The Tahsildar, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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