Sundaram M v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P(MD)No. 32898 of 2025 M.Sundaram ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District.

4. The Tahsildar, Thirupuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai 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 2 to 4 to issue patta in the name of the petitioner, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.09.2025, within a time-bound manner, as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Krishna Kumar For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

By relying on judgment and decree dated 12.04.2002 in O.S.No.121 of 1996, the petitioner had applied for separate patta in respect of land in S.No. 73/1B.

2. Learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice for all the respondents.

3. On perusal of the affidavit, I find that reference is made there to order dated 15.06.2023 of the District Revenue Officer cancelling the earlier order dated 09.05.2005 and further directing the petitioner to approach a civil court. Unless the said order is challenged, the request of the petitioner for a separate patta cannot be considered. By leaving it open to the petitioner to challenge the said order, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. NCC : Yes/No 18.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No RJR 2/4

To

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District.

4. The Tahsildar, Thirupuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.

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