Mariappan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD)No.35794 of 2025 Mariappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Tahsildar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to grant patta in the petitioner's name in respect of the land in Survey No.542/1A, measuring 2 Acres 1-3/4 cents, situated at Sallipatti Village, Pattakulam, Sri Villiputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 19.11.2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr.C.Bethanasamy For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj, Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the second respondent to grant patta in the petitioner's name in respect of the land in Survey No.542/1A, measuring 2 Acres 1-3/4 cents, situated at Sallipatti Village, Pattakulam, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 19.11.2025.

2.With the consent of the parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3.According to the petitioner, he has given a representation dated 19.11.2025 to the second respondent for issuance of patta, which is still pending before the second respondent without any final decision, despite the long lapse of time. The petitioner contends that the prolonged inaction of the second respondent is arbitrary and has caused undue hardship, necessitating the intervention of this Court. Hence, the present Writ Petition. 2/5

4.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner's representation will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 5.Recording the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of, with a direction to the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 19.11.2025, on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after giving due opportunity to the petitioner as well as all other persons, who may be interested in the subject matter, within a period of twelve [12] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is also made clear that this Court has not expressed any of its views with regard to the merits of the matter and that it is open to the second respondent to consider the same on its own merits. There shall be no order as to costs.

[K.SURENDER, J.] 15.12.2025 MR Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No 3/5

To 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Tahsildar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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