1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.01.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N.MALA W.P(MD)NO.680 OF 2025 Kannan : Petitioner .vs. 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti Taluk, Tuticorin District. 3.The Tahsildar, Kuruvikulam Panchayat, Kovilpatti Taluk, Tuticorin District. :Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the Petitioner’s representation, dated 25.6.2024 rectify the erroneous classification of the land situated in S.No.296/27, measuring 0.300 square metres in Mukkootumalai Vilalge, Kasthurirengapuram, Kuruvikulam Panchayat, Kovilpatti Taluk, Turicorin District by correcting it from S.NO.296/21 to S.No. 296/27 and issue the natham patta in respect of the said land in the Petitioner’s name within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner :Mr.Y.Prakash https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2 For Respondents :Mr.R.Raghavendran Govt.Advocate O R D E R ********** This Writ Petition is filed for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the Petitioner’s representation, dated 25.6.2024 rectify the erroneous classification of the land situated in S.No.296/27, measuring 0.300 square metres in Mukkootumalai Vilalge, Kasthurirengapuram, Kuruvikulam Panchayat, Kovilpatti Taluk, Turicorin District by correcting it from S.NO.296/21 to S.No. 296/27 and issue the natham patta in respect of the said land in the Petitioner’s name within the time stipulated by this Court. 2.Mr.R.Raghavendran, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 4.When the matter is taken up for admission, the learned counsel for the Petitioner would submit that it would suffice if the Petitioner’s rerpesenttion, dated 25.6.2024 is disposed of within the time frame fixed by this Court. 5.Considering the limited prayer sought for by the Petitioner, a direction is issued to the third respondent to consider and pass https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 3 orders on merits and in accordance with law the Petitioner’s representation, dated 25.06.2024 within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. It is needless to say that the Petitioner shall be given an opportunity of hearing by the third respondent before passing final orders. 6.With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 09.01.2025 NSC :Yes/No Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No vsn To 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti Taluk, Tuticorin District. 3.The Tahsildar, Kuruvikulam Panchayat, Kovilpatti Taluk, Tuticorin District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 4 N.MALA, J. vsn ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)NO.680 of 2025 09.01.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis