Chelladurai v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :12.12.2025

CORAM

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

1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2. The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

4. Devadas

5. Arockiya Raja ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to issue patta in the name of petitioner after removing the name of 4th and 5th respondents from the patta bearing number 2276 with regard to the land extending Acre 3 Cents 34 in Survey No. 452/1 at Kannanalloor Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District by 1/5

considering petitioners representation dated on 02.03.2022 in the light of the proceedings of the 1st respondent in O.Mu. R2/7946/2022 dated on 11.03.2022.

For Petitioner :Mr. S.R. Anbarasu For Respondents :Mr.P.Subbaraj Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing respondents 1 to 3 to issue patta in the name of the petitioner, after removing the names of respondents 4 and 5 from Patta No.2276, in respect of the land measuring 3 acres and 34 cents in Survey No.452/1, situated at Kannanalloor Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2022 in the light of the proceedings of the first respondent in O.Mu.R2/7946/2022 dated 11.03.2022.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 to 3 submitted that the respondents 1 to 3 will consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders within the time frame stipulated by this Court. 2/5

3. 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 respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2022 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. Such representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry, affording a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, the respondents 4 and 5 and to all other persons who may be affected by such decision during the course of the inquiry. In the event of any issues pertaining to land disputes, the parties shall approach the competent civil court. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

(K.SURENDER, J) 12.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 3/5

To

1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2. The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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