N.Marimuthu v. The Revenue Divisional Officer
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.01.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER N.Marimuthu ... Petitioner -vs1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Lalgudi Division, Lalgudi, Thiruchirapalli District - 621 001.
2.The Thasildhar, Lalgudi Taluk, Lalgudi, Thiruchirapalli District - 621 001.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to rectify the error in the revenue records with regard to Survey Nos.371/1, 371/2, 371/3, 371/4, 371/5, 371/6, 371/7, 371/8, 371/10, 371/11, 371/12, 371/13, 371/14, 371/15 and 371/16 of Madakkudi Village, Valadipat, Lalgudi Taluk, Thiruchirapalli District, by giving separate sub-division number for the non taxable road area to the total extent of 68 cents based upon petitioner's representation dated 29.11.2025.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.K.Kannan For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to rectify the error in the revenue records relating to Survey Nos.371/1 to 371/8 and 371/10 to 371/16 of Madakkudi Village, Valadipat, Lalgudi Taluk, Thiruchirapalli District, by assigning a separate subdivision number to the non-taxable road area, measuring a total extent of 68 cents, based on the petitioner's representation dated 29.11.2025.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is the owner of the property in Survey No.371/11 of Madakkudi Village, Valadipat, Lalgudi Taluk, Thiruchirapalli District. A portion of the land, measuring 68 cents, represents a non-taxable road area, but no separate subdivision number has been allotted in the revenue records, resulting in an error. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 29.11.2025 requesting rectification of the revenue records by assigning a separate sub-division number for the non-taxable road area. Despite the petitioner's representation, no action
has been taken by the second respondent, which is arbitrary, illegal, and violative of the petitioner's statutory rights. Hence, the present Writ Petition.
4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner's representation will be considered on merits and in accordance with law.
5. 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 second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.11.2025 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders after providing a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other persons, who may be affected by such decision, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is left open to the respondents to verify whether any error has been crept in, and if so, necessary changes may be effected following due process. The petitioner is at liberty to produce all necessary documents before the respondents. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 08.01.2026 smn2
To:- 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Lalgudi Division, Lalgudi, Thiruchirapalli District - 621 001.
2.The Thasildhar, Lalgudi Taluk, Lalgudi, Thiruchirapalli District - 621 001.
K.SURENDER , J.
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