Madras High CourtWP(MD)/23646/2025disposed of

V.Rajapandi, v. The Commissioner,

2025-08-29Honourable Mr Justice S. Sounthar6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR V.Rajapandi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

2.The District Collector, Collector Office Building, Virudhunagar District-626 002.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District-626 101.

4.The Revenue Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District-626 106.

5.The Village Administrative Officer, Pullur Village, Kadamangulam Group, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District-626 115.

6.The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat), Kariyapatti Panchayat Union, Madurai District-626 115.

... Respondents Prayer:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No.1 to 3 to inspect the Survey Number inspect the petitioners house in Survey No.282/14, to an extent of 1400 Sq.ft situated at Pullur Village, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District and directing the respondents 4 to 6 to issue separate patta to me and issued patta the petitioners house by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.07.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ukkra Pandian For R1 to R5 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian Government Advocate For R6 : Mr.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to issue patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of the property situated in Survey No.282/14, with an extent of 1400 sq.ft, Pullur Village, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2.Heard the arguments of Mr.S.Ukkra Pandian, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 5 and Mr.D.Farjana Ghoushia, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the sixth respondent.

3.By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

4.According to the petitioner, he has been in possession and enjoyment of the subject property for the past 40 years. He has put up a residential house thereon and local tax for the building also assessed in the name of the petitioner. Based on his long possession, the petitioner submitted a representation on 10.07.2025 before the official respondents seeking issuance of patta. The same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

5.The learned learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 5 would submit that the representation of the petitioner

will be considered in accordance with law.

6.In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the fourth respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.07.2025 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 affording reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and other interested parties. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

29.08.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No To 1.The Commissioner, Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.