M.Gurusamy v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :08.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER M.Gurusamy ... Petitioner(s) Vs.
1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector,
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam Revenue Division,
3. The District Adi Dravidar And Tribal Welfare Officer, O/o. the District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, District Collector Office,
4. The Tahsildar, Thirumangalam Taluk Office, Thiumangalam Taluk, 1/6
5. The Special Tahsildar (Adi Dravidar Welfare), Office of the Special Tahsildar (Adi Dravidar Welfare), ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to issue patta in the petitioner favour in respect of the property comprised in Survey No. 50/2 situated at Venkatasamuthiram Village, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District by converting the said land from Government Poromboke Cart Tract as Natham Poramboke by considering the petitioner's representation dated 15.04.2024. For Petitioner : Mr. C.Gangai Amaran For Respondents :Mr.B.Ramanathan Addl. Government Pleader for R1 to R5
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta to the petitioner in respect of the property comprised in Survey No. 50/2 situated at Venkatasamuthiram Village, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District by converting the said land from Government Poromboke Cart Tract as Natham Poramboke by considering the petitioner's representation dated 15.04.2024.
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2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.
3. The petitioner submitted a representation dated 15.04.2024 to the respondents seeking issuance of patta in respect of the property 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, submits that the petitioner's representation would be considered on merits and in accordance with law.
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 respondents 4 and 5 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.04.2024 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 respondents 4 and 5 are further directed to 3/6
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, Office of the District Collector,
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam Revenue Division,
3. The District Adi Dravidar And Tribal Welfare Officer, O/o. the District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, District Collector Office,
4. The Tahsildar, Thirumangalam Taluk Office, Thiumangalam Taluk,
5. The Special Tahsildar (Adi Dravidar Welfare), Office of the Special Tahsildar (Adi Dravidar Welfare), 5/6
K.SURENDER, J.
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