P.Karuppasamy v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :17.12.2025

CORAM

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

1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2. The Special Tahsildar, Adi Diravidar Welfare, Unit II, Collector Office Campus, Madurai.

... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta for the property in T.S.No.62 and plot No.77, Karuthapuliampatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District based on the petitioners representation dated 20.03.2023.

For Petitioner :Mr.T.Selvan For Respondents :Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Pleader for R1 & R3

O R D E R

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This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta for the property in T.S.No.62 and plot No.77, Karuthapuliampatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.03.2023.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents submitted that the representation of the petitioner would be considered and disposed of by the second respondent/ Special Tahsildar, in accordance with law, within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

3. In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent/ Tahsildar to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 20.03.2023 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4. Such representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry, affording a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and to all other persons who may be affected by such decision during the course of the inquiry. In the event of any issues pertaining to land disputes, the parties shall approach the competent civil court. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

(K.SURENDER, J) 17.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2. The Special Tahsildar, Adi Diravidar Welfare, Unit II, Collector Office Campus, Madurai.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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