Arunpandi v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :18.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY Arunpandi ... Petitioner Vs The Thasildar, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to issue patta in favour of the petitioner, based on his representation dated 15.05.2025 within the stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr. G.Hari Haran For Respondents : Mr.P.Thambidurai Government Advocate

O R D E R

By relying on a sale deed dated 06.05.2025 and patta No.71 in the 1/4

name of Amudharani, the petitioner had applied for patta transfer under Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Patta Passbook Act, 1983.

2. Learned Government Advocate accepts notice for the sole respondent. He submits that an inquiry would be undertaken and orders would be passed on merits within three (3) months.

3. The sale deed dated 06.05.2025 reveals that the petitioner purchased the property from one Vanitha, who, in turn, purchased the property from one Thirugnanam. There is no reference to the pattadar Amudharani in the petitioner's sale deed. Learned counsel for the petitioner, however, submits that Thirugnanam purchased the property from Amudharani. This aspect has to be examined by the Tahsildar before a decision is taken.

4. Subject to the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's request for patta transfer and issue orders therein within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and any other persons who would be 2/4

affected by such order. No costs.

NCS : Yes/No 18.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To The Thasildar, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

apd ORDER MADE IN 18.11.2025 4/4