Perumal P v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER P.Perumal ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate Campus, Dindigul District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Guziliamparai, Dindigul District.

3.Vellaichamy 4.Veluchamy 5.Duraisingham ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 herein to cancel fraudulently obtained patta in respect of Patta No.2774, Palaiyam Village, Guziliamparai, Dindigul District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 12.11.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Vishnu

For R1 and R2 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.11.2025 and to cancel the patta fraudulently obtained in respect of Patta No.2774, Palaiyam Village, Guziliamparai, Dindigul District.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. Since no adverse orders are going to be passed against the respondents 3 to 5, notice to the respondents 3 to 5 is hereby dispensed with.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the subject property is ancestral in nature and that Patta No.2774 relating to the property situated at Palaiyam Village, Guziliamparai, Dindigul District, has been fraudulently obtained by the private parties. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a detailed representation dated 12.11.2025 to the respondents 1 and 2 seeking

cancellation of the said patta. Despite the same, no action has been taken by them till date. The continued inaction is arbitrary and has compelled the petitioner to approach this Court.

5. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the petitioner's representation will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

6. Recording the above submission, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.11.2025, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the necessary parties, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Needless to state that in the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to work out their remedies before the Civil Court. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 29.01.2026

To:- 1.The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate Campus, Dindigul District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Guziliamparai, Dindigul District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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