S.K.Murugan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.08.2025 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S. SOUNTHAR S.K.Murugan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider petitioner representation dated 16.07.2025 and mutate the Patta in names of the petitioner for the land in Survey No. 1/5

238/2C measuring to an extent of 0.3.50 Hectare, Survey No.238/2D measuring to an extent of 0.6.50 Hectare, Survey No.238/2E measuring to an extent of 0.60.50 Hectare, Survey No.255/3 measuring to an extent of 0.20.0 Hectare, Survey No.255/4 measuring to an extent of 0.6.50 Hectare, Survey No.255/8 measuring to an extent of 0.9.50 Hectare, Survey No.130/6 measuring to an extent of 0.36.50 Hectare and Survey No.80/6 measuring to an extent of 0.12.50 Hectare, all are situated at Uthappauram Village, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District. For Petitioner :

Mr.V.Sukumar, For Respondents :

Mr.A.Baskaran Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 16.07.2025 seeking mutation of revenue records in his name in respect of the properties situate in S.Nos. 238/2C, 238/2D, 238/2E, 255/3, 255/4, 255/8, 130/6 and 80/6 in Uthappuram Village, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District. 2/5

2.Mr.A.Baskaran, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents. By consent of both parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3.According to the petitioner, the subject property was bequeathed in his favour by his mother under a Will dated 30.03.2010. The petitioner's mother died on 10.04.2022. Therefore, the petitioner submitted instant representation dated 16.07.2025 before the third respondent seeking mutation of revenue records, but the same has not been considered. Hence, he has come before this Court. 4.The learned Additional Government Pleader who takes notice for the respondents would submit that the representation submitted by the petitioner will be considered in accordance with the law. 5.In the view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16.07.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of 3/5

a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, co-pattadhars in Patta No.1529 and other legal heirs of Kalammal. 6.With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

07.08.2025 Internet :Yes Index :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No LR To

1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District.

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S. SOUNTHAR , J.

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