Backiam.R v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :08.01.2026

CORAM

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

1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2. The Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.

3. The President, Andalkottaram Village Panchayat, Madurai District.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 14.02.2024 and issue patta in favour of the petitioner to an extent of 4 cents, old S. No.14/5, Kondapathan Village, Andalkottaram Gruop, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Saranya For Respondents :Mr.P.Subbaraj Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3 1/5

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2024 and issue patta in favour of the petitioner to an extent of 4 cents, old S. No.14/5, Kondapathan Village, Andalkottaram Gruop, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

3. The petitioner submitted a representation dated 14.02.2024 to the respondents seeking issuance of patta in respect of the properties referred to above. However, no action has been taken on the said representation. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. Learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3, submits that the petitioner's representation would be considered on merits and in accordance with law. 2/5

5. In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent/Tahsildar to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2024 on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. The representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry. The second respondent is further directed to afford a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and to all other persons who may be affected by such decision during the course of the inquiry. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To

1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2. The Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.

3. The President, Andalkottaram Village Panchayat, Madurai District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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