Karuppaiya v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29-04-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP(MD) NO. 13495 of 2026 Karuppaiya Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The District Collector Dindigul District Dindigul
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Nilakkottai Taluk Dindigul District.
3. The Tahsildar Nilakkottai Taluk Dindigul District.
Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan For Respondent(s): Mr.SRA.Ramachandran, Additional Government Pleader 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 free house site patta to the petitioner's name in respect of property in naththam S.No.851/18 respectively situated at Silukkuvarpatti Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District on the basis of the 3rd respondent letter in Na.Ka.4197/2024/Aa5 dated on 19.12.2024 within a time stipulated by this Court.
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to issue free house site patta to the petitioner's name in respect of property in naththam S.No.851/18 respectively situated at Silukkuvarpatti Village, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District on the basis of the 3rd respondent letter in Na.Ka.4197/2024/Aa5 dated on 19.12.2024 within a time stipulated by this Court. 2.The petitioner's father was in long possession of the property. However, the petitioner is residing there after constructing a house. Further, based on the petitioner's prayer, already the Tahsildar has considered the petitioner's claim vide proceedings, dated 19/12/2024 in Na.Ka.4197/2024/Aa5. 3.Therefore, the 3rd respondent Tahsildar is directed to consider the petitioner's application in the light of the earlier proceedings and pass orders in accordance to law within a period of three months 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.
29-04-2026 Tmg To
1. The District Collector Dindigul District, Dindigul
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District.
3. The Tahsildar Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District.
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