M.Vinothkumar v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.12.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER M.Vinothkumar ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, Office of District Collectorate, Theni.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Office of District Collectorate, Theni.

3.The Tahsildhar, Taluk Office, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

4.Surulichamy ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to conduct enquiry and rectify the error occurred during UDR in Patta No.638 with respect to the petitioner's property in S.No.2580/5 bearing extent of about 0.57 ares (1.4 cents), situated at Kamayagoundanpatti Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District,

and issue patta in the name of the petitioner by considering his representation dated 25.10.2025 within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Senthil Kumaraiah For R1 to R3 : Mr.D.Sadiq Raja Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to conduct an enquiry and rectify the error that occurred during UDR in Patta No.638 with respect to the petitioner's property in S.No.2580/5, measuring about 0.57 ares (1.4 cents), situated at Kamayagoundanpatti Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District, and to issue the patta in the name of the petitioner, taking into consideration his representation dated 25.10.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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 fourth respondent, notice to the fourth respondent is hereby dispensed with.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is the rightful owner of the property in S.No.2580/5, measuring about 0.57 ares (1.4 cents), situated at Kamayagoundanpatti Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. It is contended that due to an error during the UDR, the patta in Patta No. 638 does not reflect the petitioner's ownership. Despite the petitioner having submitted a representation dated 25.10.2025, no corrective action has been taken. The petitioner therefore seeks a direction to the second respondent to conduct an enquiry, rectify the error, and issue the patta in his name within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, in accordance with law.

5. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 submits that no proper documents have been filed along with the representation to substantiate the claim made by the petitioner.

6. At this juncture, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner will file the appropriate documents.

7. In the event of filing a fresh representation along with the necessary documents, the same shall be considered and disposed of by the second respondent on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity to all parties concerned.

8. The writ petition stands disposed of with the above direction. No costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 11.12.2025 smn2 To:- 1.The District Collector, Office of District Collectorate, Theni.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Office of District Collectorate, Theni.

3.The Tahsildhar, Taluk Office, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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