M.Avinash v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.06.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR M.Avinash ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, 4.The Tahsildar, Karaikudi Taluk, ... Respondents Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to cancel the patta and transfer the patta in the name of the legal heirs of the
petitioner's mother Jothimani and in all the revenue records in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.244/A to an extent of 1.00.0 Hectare situated at Thiruvelangudi Group, Karaikudi Taluk Sivagangai District District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2025.
For Petitioner : Mr.V.Karuna For R1 to R4 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian Government Advocate
ORDER
The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondents to cancel the patta issued in the name of the third parties in respect of the property situated in Survey No.244/A, with an extent of one hectare, in Thiruvelangudi Group, Karaikudi Taluk Sivagangai District District, by considering his representation dated 24.04.2025. 2.Heard the arguments of Mr.V.Karuna, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2. By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission
stage itself.
3. According to the petitioner, the subject property was assigned in favour of the petitioner's mother, Jothimani and the revenue records originally stood in her name. It is further stated that during UDR updation, the revenue records were changed in the name of third parties. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation on 24.04.2025 before the respondents, seeking cancellation of revenue records in the name of the third parties and issuance of patta in the name of Jothimani's legal heirs including the petitioner. Pursuant to the said representation, the second respondent in his proceedings in Na.Ga.C2/1478/2024, dated 15.05.2025, directed the fourth respondent to conduct an enquiry and submit a report. Subsequently, there is no progress in the application submitted by the petitioner. Hence, he has come before this Court. 4.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the matter is pending on the file of the second respondent and the final orders will be passed within the time fixed by this Court.
5. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.04.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, the person in whose name the revenue records stand as on date and other interested parties. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 26.06.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No cp To 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai,
4.The Tahsildar, Karaikudi Taluk,
S.SOUNTHAR ,J cp W.P.(MD)No.17200 of 2025 Dated: 26.06.2025