Panjatsaram .M v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P(MD)No.6922 of 2023 M.Panjatsaram ... Petitioner .Vs.

The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Pattukottai.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the Petitioner's representation, dated 15.11.2022 and direct him to declare the action of respondent in making preparation for sub-division in respect of an extent of 14.5 cents in S.No.215A/1A1 bearing Document No.707 of 2016 with fixing the survey stone and issue patta in favour or Petitioner's grand-daughter Miss. Pavanika. For Petitioner : Mr.Edlin Frank for M/s.M.Madhu Prakash 1/5

For Respondent : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian Govt. Advocate

O R D E R

The Petitioner herein seeks for a direction to the respondent to consider his representation, dated 15.11.2022 seeking subdivision and issuance of separate patta. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. 3.According to the Petitioner,14.5 cents in S.No.215A/1A1 in Silambavelankadu, Moothakurichi, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District was gifted in favour of Petitioner under registered settlement deed, dated 22.06.2016. On the strength of the said document, the Petitioner submitted a representation seeking sub division and issuance of separate patta. The same has not been considered till date. Hence the Petitioner is before this Court with the present Writ Petition for the relief stated supra. 4.Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian, learned Government Advocate who appears for the respondent would submit that the representation submitted by the Petitioner will be considered on its own merits within the time stipulated by this Court. 2/5

5.In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the Petitioner, dated 15.11.2022 and pass final orders on its own merits after issuing notice to the Petitioner and other interested parties, if any, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of a copy of this order. 6.With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

09.07.2025 NCS : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No vsn To The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Pattukottai.

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S.SOUNTHAR.,J.

vsn ORDER MADE IN 4/5

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