Alagar Samy v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :05.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Alagar Samy ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Collector, O/o. the District Collector, Madurai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur Taluk, Madurai.

3. Karuppanan Chettiyar

4. Sethuraman

5. Thavamani @ Alagupalaniammal

6. Nelamaham ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to change the patta name in Survey No. 90/9A2 and 90/9A3 in 1/5

Kelavalu Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District by considering the petitioners representation dated 10.08.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.A.Jinnah For Respondents :Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate for R1 & R2

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to change the patta name in Survey Nos. 90/9A2 and 90/9A3 in Kelavalu Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.08.2019.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

3. The petitioner submitted a representation dated 10.08.2019 to the respondents 1 and 2 seeking to change the patta name pertaining to the properties referred to above. However, no action has been taken on the said representation. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. Learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents 1 and 2, submits that the petitioner's representation would be considered on 2/5

merits and in accordance with law.

5. In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent/Revenue Divisional Officer to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.08.2019 on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. The representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry. The second respondent is further directed to afford a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, the respondents 3 to 6 and to all other persons who may be affected by such decision during the course of the inquiry. There shall be no order as to costs. (K.SURENDER, J) 05.01.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 3/5

To

1. The District Collector, O/o. the District Collector, Madurai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur Taluk, Madurai.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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