N.Jeyaraman v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :20.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY and W.M.P.(MD) No.23036 of 2025

1. N.Jeyaraman

2. AzhaguMeena ... Petitioners Vs

1. The District Collector,

2. The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate Campus, Dindigul,

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani,

4. The Tahsildar, Kuziliyamparai Taluk,

5. Dharmar ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of 1/4

India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the fourth respondent to forward the report and records on the basis of the communication of the third respondent dated 01.08.2024 to the third respondent and consequent, direct the third respondent to rectify the error in issuing patta in respect of petitioner's property bearing S.No. 36/1 measuring an extent of 2 acre 31 1/2 cents situated in Kallukottai, Nagaiyakottai Village, Kuziliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District by considering the application submitted by the petitioner dated 03.10.2024. For Petitioners : Mr. M.Gnana Guru Nathan For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R4 Mr.M.Suresh for R5

O R D E R

By alleging that a patta was issued to the fifth respondent for an extent of 2 acres and 50 cents instead of 2 acres and 31 1⁄2 cents, the petitioners had filed a representation before the Revenue Divisional Officer. Early disposal of such representation is prayed for herein.

2. Learned counsel for the fifth respondent submits that an inquiry should be conducted in relation to the petitioners' request and that the objections of the fifth respondent should be considered in course of such 2/4

inquiry.

2. Considering the nature of relief claimed and the submissions of the learned counsel for the fifth respondent, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the third respondent to consider the petitioners' request for rectification of the patta and pass orders thereon within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioners and the fifth respondent. No costs. W.M.P.(MD) No.23036 of 2025 is allowed. NCS : Yes/No 20.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. The District Collector,

2. The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate Campus, Dindigul, 3/4

SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani,

4. The Tahsildar, Kuziliyamparai Taluk, ORDER MADE IN 20.11.2025 4/4