Divya v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Divya ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Devadhanapatti Village, Theni 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 amend the wrong entry, "Sarkar Tharusu (Government Vacant land) in all the revenue records" as punja patta land stood in the name of the petitioner in respect of land measuring 1 acre 1 cents 1/4

comprised in Old Survey No.514/12 New Survey No.514/15 situated at Devadanapatti Village, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District on the basis of petitioner's representation dated 25.07.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Indrachithu For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.According to the writ petitioner an error had taken place during UDR. It is the District Revenue Officer who is the competent authority to correct such UDR errors. He has not even be made as a party. 3.Granting liberty to the writ petitioner to move the jurisdictional District Revenue Officer, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 15.09.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Devadhanapatti Village, Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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