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Pilavendhiran v. The District Collector

2025-10-14Honourable Mr Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :14.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY Pilavendhiran ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 11.09.2025 and consequently, issue patta in petitioner's name in respect of the property situated in Old Survey No. 53/1A1, New Survey No. 777/20 to an extent of 957 sq.ft at Balasamuthiram village, Palani taluk, Dindigul District.

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For Petitioner : M/s.M.Shumalar For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

By relying on a sale deed dated 09.01.1991 and the judgment and decree dismissing O.S.No.332 of 2009, the petitioner had applied for patta transfer on 08.08.2025. The present Writ Petition relates thereto.

2. Learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of all the respondents. On the basis of written instructions, he submits that patta transfer applications were received both from the petitioner and from one Suryapushpam, who claims to be the legal heir of the pattadar, Chinnappan. Therefore, he submits that an inquiry would be conducted and a speaking order would be issued.

3. In these circumstances, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the third respondent to conduct an inquiry in relation to the petitioner's application for patta transfer and issue a speaking order 2/4

thereon within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and to the said Suryapushpam. No costs.

NCS : Yes/No 14.10.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. The District Collector, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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