Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7452/2026disposed of

Imthiyas Alias Ethikhatsha Sahib Sarguru v. The District Collector,

2026-03-18Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Imthiyas @ Ethikhatsha Sahib Sarguru Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, District Collectorate Office, Madurai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk, District Collectorate Office Campus, Madurai.

Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.P. Yasmin Begum For Respondent(s):

Mr.D. Gandhiraj, Special Government Pleader Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to conduct enquiry on the objection of the petitioner for the issuance of patta with respect to the land situated at T.S.No. 1974/2 in Ward No.1, Block No.98, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 26.02.2026 within a time period that may be fixed by this Court.

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ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to conduct an enquiry on the petitioner's objection regarding the issuance of patta in respect of the land situated at T.S. No. 1974/2, Ward No. 1, Block No. 98, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 26.02.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The contention of the petitioner is that the land in Survey No. 1974/2 belongs to Keelamathur Pallivasal. The said Pallivasal was constructed in remembrance of Moquitsha Sahib Sarguru, and the property belongs to the Pallivasal. The Pallivasal had divided the land and constructed shops and houses, in which certain individuals are presently residing. These individuals are now seeking individual pattas. The petitioner objects to the same on the ground that the land belongs to the Pallivasal, and therefore, individual pattas cannot be issued to the tenants residing therein.

3. In view of the above, the 2nd respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as to the individuals residing in the said property, and thereafter pass appropriate orders on merits 2/4

and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

18.03.2026 Index : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No KSA To

1. The District Collector, District Collectorate Office, Madurai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk, District Collectorate Office Campus, Madurai.

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S.SRIMATHY, J.

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