Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8964/2026disposed of

Ayyappan v. The Tahsildar

2026-04-02Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.04.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Ayyappan ...

Petitioner Vs.

The Tahsildar, Bodinayakanur Taluk, Theni District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and to issue patta based on the sale deed dated 12.09.2019 within the stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Alagu Sundaram For Respondent : Mr.T.Amjadkhan Government Advocate 1/4

O R D E R

This petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and to issue patta based on the sale deed dated 12.09.2019 within the stipulated time fixed by this Court.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner, along with his wife, had purchased the property in Survey Nos. 636/25 and 636/26 through a sale deed dated 12.09.2019, registered as Document No. 4633, from Natarajan and Jeyakodi. He further submitted that the petitioner obtained mutation of patta in the year 2023 based on the said sale deed. Accordingly, the revenue records for Survey No. 636/25 were mutated and Patta No. 2688 was issued. However, with regard to Survey No. 636/26, the same was not considered. Hence, the petitioner seeks issuance of patta for Survey No. 636/26 based on the said sale deed.

3. Heard the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent.

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4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.09.2019 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 02.04.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm To

1. The Tahsildar, Bodinayakanur Taluk, Theni District.

2. The Government Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in 02.04.2026 4/4