Palaniappan S v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.03.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(MD).No.5874 of 2026 Palaniappan.S ... Petitioner Vs
1. The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirangam Division, Trichy District.
3. The Tahsildar,, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 3rd respondent to issue Patta in the petitioner's name for his property to an extent of 18 cents situated in Survey No.290/5 (Old Survey No.290/2) of Marungapuri Village and Taluk, Trichy District, based on the petitioner's registered sale deed in Doc.No.4844/2025 dated 29.12.2025 as well as based on petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2026, submitted to the respondents in person within the time limit that may stipulated by this Court. 1/4
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Selvam For Respondents : Mr.A.Oliraja Government Advocate
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to issue Patta in the petitioner's name for his property to an extent of 18 cents situated in Survey No.290/5 (Old Survey No.290/2) of Marungapuri Village and Taluk, Trichy District, based on the petitioner's registered sale deed, dated 29.12.2025 as well as the petitioner's representation, dated 09.02.2026.
2. The petitioner has purchased the said property and is now seeking issuance of patta in his name.
3. The third respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2026, in the light of the sale deed dated 29.12.2025, and pass appropriate orders within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 04.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No jbr To
1. The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirangam Division, Trichy District.
3. The Tahsildar,, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.
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S.SRIMATHY , J.
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