Madras High CourtWP(MD)/22816/2019disposed of

P.Kaathavarayan v. The District Revenue Officer

2026-01-05Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :05.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER P.Kaathavarayan ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

3. The Tahsildar, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of his property in Survey No.1529/10 measuring 0.00.35 hectares situated in Kallimandhayam Village, Ottanchathiram taluk, Dindigul District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.09.2019. For Petitioner :M/s. G.Prabhu Rajadurai For Respondents :Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate for R1 to R3 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to grant patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of his property in Survey No.1529/10 measuring 0.00.35 hectares situated in Kallimandhayam Village, Ottanchathiram taluk, Dindigul District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.09.2019.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that the second respondent/Revenue Divisional Officer will conduct an inquiry and appropriate orders would be passed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3.Recording the aforesaid submission, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent/Revenue Divisional Officer to conclude the inquiry proceedings and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the

petitioner and all other interested parties to the subject property. In the event of any issue pertaining to land disputes, the parties are at liberty to approach the competent civil court. No costs. (K.SURENDER, J) 05.01.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

1. The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

3. The Tahsildar, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District.

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