S.Pugazhenthi v. The District Revenue Officer
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.09.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN 1.S.Pugazhenthi 2.S.Ravichandran ... Petitioners Vs.
1.The District Revenue Officer, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.
2.The Sub Collector, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District.
3.The Tahsildar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar 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 the petitioners' representation dated 25.07.2025 in accordance with law and issue them joint patta by cancelling the illegal pattas issued for their joint family property in Survey Nos.735/2B1 and 735/2B2 measuring 12.5 cents in Venkateswarapuram, 1/4
Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District, within a time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioners : Mr.L.Shaji Chellan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Government Pleader.
ORDER
Heard both sides.
2.The petitioners have given a representation dated 25.07.2025 before the second respondent seeking issuance of joint patta. It appears that the revenue record presently reflects the names of the legal heirs of the second wife of Seenivasaga Nadar.
3.The second respondent is directed to issue notice to the incumbent pattadors and dispose of the writ petitioners' representation dated 25.07.2025 on merits and in accordance with law and pass a speaking order within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I have not gone into the merits of the matter. 2/4
4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 02.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:
1.The District Revenue Officer, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.
2.The Sub Collector, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District.
3.The Tahsildar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.
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