Madras High CourtWP(MD)/21281/2025disposed of

Panjavarnam v. The District Collector

2025-08-05Honourable Mr Justice S. Sounthar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)No.21281 of 2025 Panjavarnam ..Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, O/o District Collector, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kallikudi, Madurai District.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue Writ of of Mandamus directing the Respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.02.2020, 11.07.2025 and to issue patta in Survey No.7/1B and 7/2 with an extent of 1.34 hectares situated in Villur-I Revenue Village, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ponraj For Respondents : Mrs.K.Malathi Addl. Govt. Pleader 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.02.2020, requesting mutation of the revenue records in respect of the property comprised in Survey Nos. 7/1B and 7/2, measuring an extent of 1.34 hectares, situated in Villur-I Revenue Village, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District, within a stipulated time.

2. Heard the arguments of Mr.P.Ponraj, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mrs.K.Malathi, 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 originally belonged to her mother-in-law, Irulayee Ammal, who passed away on 07.01.1999. The petitioner's husband, Ramasamy, who was the only son of Irulayee Ammal, had predeceased her on 19.09.1997. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation on 12.02.2020, seeking mutation of the revenue records in her favour and in favour of her children, who are all legal heirs. However, the said representation has not been considered, and hence, the petitioner has approached this Court.

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4. The learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents, would submit that the petitioner has not submitted any online application and therefore, her request has not been considered.

5. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the petitioner is directed to submit a proper online application seeking mutation of the revenue records within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On production of the acknowledgement, the second respondent is directed to consider the online application of the petitioner and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of eight weeks, after issuing notice to the petitioner, and other interested parties. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 05.08.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn To 1.The District Collector, O/o District Collector, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kallikudi, Madurai District.

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S.SOUNTHAR, J.

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