Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7291/2026disposed of

K.Chellathal, v. The District Collector,

2026-03-17Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY K.Chellathal ...

Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

3. The Tahsildar, Ottanchatram Taluk, Ottanchatram, Dindigul District.

4. Nithyanantham ...

Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd Respondent to dispose the Petitioner's appeal dated 05.02.2025 pertaining to cancellation of patta stood in 1/4

the name of the 4th Respondent in respect of her property about an extent of 7.5 Cents comprised in Survey No.271/1A at Manjananickenpatti Village, Ottanchathram Taluk, Dindigul District within the time limit as fixed by this Court after providing opportunity to all the necessary parties concerned and for other reliefs.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Lawrance For Respondents : Mr.T.Amjadkhan Government Advocate (For R1 to R3) O R D ER This petition has been filed seeking to direct the 2nd Respondent to dispose the Petitioner's appeal dated 05.02.2025 pertaining to cancellation of patta stood in the name of the 4th Respondent in respect of her property about an extent of 7.5 Cents comprised in Survey No.271/1A at Manjananickenpatti Village, Ottanchathram Taluk, Dindigul District within the time limit as fixed by this Court after providing opportunity to all the necessary parties concerned.

2. Heard the learned Counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent 1 to 3. 2/4

3. This Court directs, the 2nd respondent to conduct an enquiry after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the 4th respondent and thereafter, dispose of the petitioner' appeal , within a period of five months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 17.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm To

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

3. The Tahsildar, Ottanchatram Taluk, Ottanchatram, Dindigul District.

4. The Government Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai 3/4

S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in 17.03.2026 4/4