S.Rajmohan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :16.12.2025

CORAM

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

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Iluppur, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3.M.Suresh ... Respondent(s) (R3 impleaded vide order dated 16.12.2025) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to conduct enquiry against the erroneous mutation of patta in S.F.No. 567, 568, 573 and 576 situated at Kunnathur Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District and take appropriate action in consonance with Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act, 1983. For Petitioner :Mr.M.Pandiarajan For Respondents :Mr.B.Ramanathan Addl. Government Pleader for R1 & R2 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the second respondent to conduct inquiry against the erroneous mutation of patta in S.F.No.567, 568, 573 and 576 situated at Kunnathur Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District and take appropriate action in consonance with Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act, 1983.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of respondents submitted that the second respondent will consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation in accordance with law.

4. In view of the above submission, without going into the merits of the matter, this Court directs the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 16.06.2023 after 2/4

conducting an inquiry, which shall include issuing notice to the petitioner, the third respondent and any other persons who may be affected and considering any objections submitted by them. The second respondent shall thereafter pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival claims, the same shall be agitated before the competent civil court. No costs.

(K.SURENDER, J) 16.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Iluppur, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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