K.Malarvili v. The Revenue Divisional Officer
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.06.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR K.Malarvili ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Illuppur Division, Pudukkottai.
2.The Tahsildar, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
... Respondents Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct an enquiry and issue patta in favour of the petitioner for his agricultural punja land and property (to an extent of 0.11.50 Ares) situated in Vaarpattu post, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District in Survey No.196/7 in patta No.7633 by taking account that the land was acquired by petitioner's Great grandfather, namely, Chinnaiah (late) via
the Sale Deed in Doc.No.166/1958 on the file of the Sub Registrar, Ponnamaravathy, based on the representation dated 16.06.2025 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Pagalavan For R1 & R2 : Mr.D.SNedunchezian Government Advocate
ORDER
The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondents to conduct an enquiry and issue patta in his favour in respect of the agricultural punja land situated in Survey No.196/7, with an extent of 0.11.50 Ares, in Vaarpattu post, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering her representation dated 16.06.2025. 2.Heard the arguments of Mr.P.Pagalavan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.D.SNedunchezian, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. 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 originally purchased by petitioner's maternal grandfather, Chinnaiah. After his death, the property was enjoyed by his Son Alagu. After death of Alagu, the property was enjoyed by the petitioner's mother, Selvam. After death of Selvam on 31.05.2021, the property has been in possession and enjoyment of the petitioner, her father Chinnakannu and her siblings. It is also stated that as per the village custom, the said property was allotted to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation before the respondents seeking issuance of patta. The same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court. 4.
The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the subject property is held over as agricultural punja land. Therefore, the competent authority to consider the request of the petitioner is the District Revenue Officer. 5.In view of the same, the first respondent is directed to forward the representation of the petitioner dated 16.06.
receipt of a copy of this order. The said authority shall consider the same and pass final orders within a further period of twelve weeks, after issuing notice to the petitioner 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 Revenue Divisional Officer, Illuppur Division, Pudukkottai.
2.The Tahsildar, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
S.SOUNTHAR ,J
cp W.P.(MD)No.17293 of 2025 Dated: 26.06.2025