Srinivasan K v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :27.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER K.Srinivasan ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Revenue Officer, District Collector Campus, Sivagangai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o the Revenue Divisional Office, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3. The Tahsildar, O/o the Tahsildar, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the to issue Respondents No. 1 to 3 herein to conduct an enquiry and provide a patta infavour of the petitioner in respect of Old S.No.218, New S.No.318/1 to an extent of 0.16.69 Ares situated at Ariyakudi group, Karaikudi Taluk, Devakottai Division, Sivagangai District.

For Petitioner :Mr.Stevenson M/s. Roy and Roy Associates 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 to R3

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to conduct an enquiry and provide a patta infavour of the petitioner in respect of Old S.No.218, New S.No.318/1 to an extent of 0.16.69 Ares situated at Ariyakudi group, Karaikudi Taluk, Devakottai Division, Sivagangai District.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of respondents submitted that the third respondent will consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation in accordance with law.

4. In view of the above submission, without going into the merits of the matter, this Court directs the third respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 04.06.2025 after 2/4

conducting an inquiry, which shall include issuing notice to the petitioner and any other persons who may be affected and considering any objections submitted by them. The third respondent shall thereafter pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival claims, the same shall be agitated before the competent civil court. No costs. (K.SURENDER, J) 27.02.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

1. The District Revenue Officer, District Collector Campus, Sivagangai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o the Revenue Divisional Office, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3. The Tahsildar, O/o the Tahsildar, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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