Madras High CourtWP(MD)/12691/2023disposed of

Nagaraj K v. The District Collector

2025-07-25Honourable Mr Justice S. Sounthar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR K.Nagaraj ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Tashildar, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue Patta to the petitioner in respect of the property situate in Sivagangai Taluk, Malampatti Group, Manickampatti Village in Old S.No. 84/22 and New Survey No. 493/22 an extent of 0.06.00 hectares as per the representation of the petitioner dated 10.01.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Babu For Respondents : Mrs.S.Jeya Priya, Govt. Advocate.

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O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to issue patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of the property situated in Old S.No. 84/22 and New Survey No. 493/22 in Sivagangai Taluk, Malampatti Group, Manickampatti Village, by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 10.01.2023.

2. Heard the arguments of Mr.B.Babu, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mrs.S.Jeya Priya, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

3. According to the petitioner, he has been in possession and enjoyment of the subject property by putting up a residential house. By virtue of his long possession, he submitted a representation on 10.01.2023, before the District Collector seeking issuance of patta. The same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

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

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5. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the first respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.01.2023 and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

vsm 25.07.2025 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No To

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Tashildar, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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S.SOUNTHAR, J.

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