N.Nagasubramanian v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR N.Nagasubramanian ... Petitioner Vs.

The District Revenue Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.

... Respondent Prayer:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to dispose the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2024 within stipulated time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.Mohan Gandhi For Respondent : Mr.A.Baskaran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondent to

dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2024 within the time stipulated by this Court.

2.Heard the arguments of Mr.S.M.Mohan Gandhi, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.A.Baskaran, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent. By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.According to the petitioner, he is the owner of the property with an extent of 5.5 cents in Survey No.6/1A4B as per the registered sale deed dated 04.09.1972. Prior to the UDR scheme, the patta was issued in the name of the petitioner. During UDR updation of revenue records, the subject survey number has been combined with Sub Division No. 6/1A4A1 and the petitioner's name has been deleted from the revenue records. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation on 06.03.2024 before the respondent, seeking correction of revenue records and restoration of the petitioner's name. The same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

4.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent would submit that the representation of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

5.In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 06.03.2024 and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner and other interested parties. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

28.08.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No cp To The District Revenue Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.

S.SOUNTHAR ,J cp W.P.(MD)No.23141 of 2025 Dated: 28.08.2025