Nagaraj v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Nagaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Sub Collector, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Theni Taluk, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents more particularly the third respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 30.05.2025 for grant of patta for an extent of 2198 sq.feet with specific four boundaries in Survey No.196/1 at Allinagaram Village, Theni Taluk, within a time frame.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Venkatesh For R1 to R3 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian Government Advocate

ORDER

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondents to consider his application dated 30.05.2025 for grant of patta in respect of the land situated in Survey No.196/1, in Allinagaram Village, Theni Taluk.

2.Heard the arguments of Mr.D.Venkatesh, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian, learned Government Advocate 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, he has been in possession and enjoyment of the subject property for the past 15 years and has been residing thereon by putting up a superstructure. The petitioner submitted

an application before the respondents on 30.05.2025, seeking issuance of patta based on his long possession. The said application has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court. 5.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the application submitted by the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

6. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the second respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner dated 30.05.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner and other interested parties. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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To 1.The District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Sub Collector, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Theni Taluk, Theni District.

S.SOUNTHAR ,J cp W.P.(MD)No.19909 of 2025 Dated: 23.07.2025