M.Mahendran v. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :01.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER M.Mahendran ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai.

3. S.Lakshmi

4. S.Rajasekar ... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to initiate proceedings for cancellation of Patta No.3472 issued in the name of the 3rd and 4th respondents and conduct enquiry by considering the petitioners representation dated 07.10.2025 and pass final orders on merits in accordance with law.

For Petitioners :Mr. K.S.Kathiravan For Respondents :Mr.P.Subbaraj Spl. Government Pleader for R1 & R2 1/5

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to initiate proceedings for cancellation of Patta No.3472 issued in the name of the third and fourth respondents and to conduct an inquiry by considering the petitioner's representation dated 07.10.2025 and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. Having regard to the nature of the order proposed to be passed in this writ petition, notice to respondents 3 and 4 is dispensed with.

3. The petitioner seeks the indulgence of this Court to direct the first respondent to initiate proceedings for cancellation of Patta No.3472 issued in the name of the third and fourth respondents and to conduct an inquiry by considering the petitioner's representation dated 07.10.2025. 2/5

4. Learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice for respondents 1 and 2, submits that the petitioner's representation would be considered on merits and in accordance with law.

5. In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 07.10.2025 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry. The first respondent is directed to provide a reasonable opportunity at such inquiry to the petitioner, the respondents 3 and 4 and any others who would be affected by such decision. There shall be no order as to costs. (K.SURENDER, J) 01.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 3/5

To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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