Mookkan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P.(MD).No.10673 of 2023 Mookkan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Musiri, Trichy District.

3. The Thasildar, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue permanent patta comprised in Survey No.41/4, situated at Pennampatti, Neiveli village, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 24.11.2022. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sathya Chidambaram For R1 to R3 : Mr.M.Gangatharan Government Advocate

ORDER

The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to issue permanent patta in respect of the property situated in S.No.41/4 at Pennampatti, Neiveli village, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.11.2022.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.M.Gangatharan, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 3.

3. According to the petitioner, two cents of land in S.No.41/4 at Pennampatti, Neiveli village, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District was given to him in the year 1993 and he has been in possession and enjoyment of the same. He submitted a representation on 24.11.2022, seeking issuance of permanent patta. The same has not been considered by this Court and hence, the petitioner has come before this Court. 2/4

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner dated 24.11.2022 will be dealt with in accordance with law.

5. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the 3rd respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.11.2022 and pass final orders on its own merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner.

6. The writ petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.

18.08.2025 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No rgm 3/4

S.SOUNTHAR , J.

rgm To

1. The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Musiri, Trichy District.

3. The Thasildar, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.

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