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M.Chinna Pandi v. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

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 M.Chinna Pandi ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents No. 1 and 2 to cancel the erroneous Patta No. 6 issued in relation to property situated in New Survey No.25/21, Patta No.6, at Manthikulam Meenakshipuram Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District and re-issue the Patta by rectifying the erroneous entries of name and extent by mentioning the correct the extent of the property as 5 cents (2187 Sq.ft.) instead of 0.1.62 ares (4 cents) in the name of the petitioner's father as per the registered Sale Deed dated 16.03.1998 based on the Petitioner's representation dated 04.03.2026 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Sankarapandian.S For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing Respondents 1 and 2 to cancel the erroneous Patta No. 6 relating to the property in New Survey No. 25/21, Manthikulam Meenakshipuram Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District, and to re-issue the patta by correcting the name and extent as 5 cents (2187 sq. ft.) instead of 0.1.62 ares (4 cents), in the name of the petitioner's father, based on the Sale Deed dated 16.03.1998 and the petitioner's representation dated 04.03.2026.

2. Since there are several errors, the petitioner is seeking to cancel the existing patta and to issue a fresh patta. The petitioner claims entitlement to the property based on the Sale Deed dated 16.03.1998, vide Document No. 191 of 1998. Therefore, the second respondent is directed to survey the property with reference to the sale deed, fix the four boundaries, and issue a fresh patta incorporating the correct particulars. The official respondents shall adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures:

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• The official respondents shall issue notice to the petitioner immediately reaching the spot where survey is to be conducted. The petitioner shall affix the signature by receiving the notice of survey.

• After survey again the petitioner shall affix signature indicating that the survey was conducted to their satisfaction.

• If the petitioner is not satisfied, then also the petitioner shall affix signature indicating their dissatisfaction or with protest. The petitioner shall indicate that reason of their dissatisfaction or protest. The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by the parties. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of sixteen weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

17.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr 3/4

S.SRIMATHY , J.

jbr To:

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

ORDER MADE IN DATED : 17.03.2026 4/4