K.Parimalar v. The District Collector,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :20.11.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY K.Parimalar ... Petitioner Vs
1. The District Collector, District Collector Complex, Sivagangai District.
2. The Sub-Collector, Sub-Collector Office, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.
3. The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Devakottai, Sivagangai 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 herein to issue patta to the Petitioner for the property to an extent of 3 cents in S.No.136/7, Kaayavayal Village, Melasemponmari Group, Kallupatti Post, Devakottai Circle, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2025 within the time limit as stipulated by this Court. 1/4
For Petitioner : Mr. K.Hemakarthikeyan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
By asserting that the petitioner is a widow, who is residing in a small house in survey No.136/7 for more than 25 years, the petitioner had submitted a representation requesting for a free house site patta. The present Writ Petition relates thereto.
2. Learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice for all the respondents. He submits that the Revenue Divisional Officer would examine whether the petitioner is eligible under any of the applicable schemes and pass orders on merits.
3. Accordingly, without expressing any opinion on the merits, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's request for a free house site patta and pass orders thereon on merits within three (3) months from the date of receipt of 2/4
copy of this order after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner. No costs.
NCS : Yes/No 20.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To
1. The District Collector, District Collector Complex, Sivagangai District.
2. The Sub-Collector, Sub-Collector Office, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.
3. The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.
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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.
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