Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5659/2026disposed of

Janaki V v. The District Collector

2026-03-02Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :02.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY V.Janaki ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Theni,

2. The Tahsildar, Andipatty Taluk Office, Andipatty, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent issue Patta tot he petitioner in respect of Survey No.1330 to an extent 1 Acres 60 cents, Survey No.1355 to an extent of 92 cents, Survey No.1345 to an extent of 85 cents and Survey No.2378 to an extent of 39 cents situated at Thimmarasanayakanur Village, Andipatty Taluk, Theni District based on petitioner's representation dated 18.12.2025 within the stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. S.Vellaichamy For Respondents : Mr.T.Amjad Khan Government Advocate 1/4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus to direct the second respondent to issue patta to the petitioner in respect of Survey No.1330 to an extent 1 Acres 60 cents, Survey No.1355 to an extent of 92 cents, Survey No.1345 to an extent of 85 cents and Survey No.2378 to an extent of 39 cents, situated at Thimmarasanayakanur Village, Andipatty Taluk, Theni District, based on petitioner's representation dated 18.12.2025.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner's son has made an online application to issue patta in the name of the petitioner. However, the respondents have rejected the same stating that the property is in the name of the petitioner. Subsequently, the petitioner was made a manual application, but the same was rejected stating that only online application is permitted. Hence, this writ petition.

3. In view of the above submissions, the petitioner is directed to submit a fresh online application in petitioner's name. Thereafter, the 2/4

second respondent shall survey the land as per the partition deed dated 31.01.2022, especially, the properties mentioned in schedule 'C' and schedule 'E', within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of an application. Notice may be issued to the petitioner as well as the rival parties stated in the partition deed before conducting survey. The survey may be conducted for the entire property, which is described in the said schedule and boundaries may be marked. As far as the separation of property is concerned, the parties are at liberty to follow the partition deed strictly.

4. With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. NCS : Yes/No 02.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. The District Collector, Theni, 3/4

S.SRIMATHY.,J.

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2. The Tahsildar, Andipatty Taluk Office, Andipatty, ORDER MADE IN 02.03.2026 4/4