Ranjith Kumar v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P.(MD).No.22338 of 2025 Ranjith Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Trichy District.

2. The Revenue Divisional officer, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District.

3. The Thasildhar, Mannaparai Taluk, Trichy 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 respondent No.3 to effect patta in the name of the petitioner for Natham house site property Situated at S.No.595/2, Vellayagoundanpatti, Puthanatham, Tirchy District by considering his representation dated 07.07.2025. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Dinesh For R1 to R3 : Mr.A.Baskaran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner seeks a direction to the 3rd respondent to issue patta in his name by considering his representation dated 07.07.2025.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.A.Baskaran, learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents.

3. By consent of both the parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

4. According to the petitioner, he has been in possession and enjoyment of the subject property situated in S.No.592/2, Vellayagoundanpatti, Puthunatham, Trichy District for the past 70 years. Based on his long possession, he submitted a representation on 07.07.2025 before the official respondents seeking issuance of three house site patta. 2/4

However, the same has not been considered and hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

5. The learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents would submit that the application submitted by the petitioner dated 07.07.2025, will be considered in accordance with law.

6. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the 3rd respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 07.07.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner.

7. The writ petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.

14.08.2025 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No rgm 3/4

S.SOUNTHAR , J.

rgm To

1. The District Collector, Trichy District.

2. The Revenue Divisional officer, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District.

3. The Thasildhar, Mannaparai Taluk, Trichy District.

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