W.P.(MD)No.8807 of 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.07.2025 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P.(MD).No.8807 of 2023 V.Muniyandi ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Revenue, Palani, Dindigul District. 2. The Thasildar, Gujiliamarai Taluk, Dindigul District. 3. Mrs.Vijaya ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to conduct enquiry and to cancel the patta standing in the name of the 3rd respondent and issue patta in the name of the Temple Arulmigu sri Perumal, Sri Madurai Veeran, Sri Pattavan Sri Agniammal under patta pass book Act for the land situated in Survey No.1456/7,1456/8 L.puthur, Karikali Village, Gujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District based on the petitioner's representation dated 22.03.2023. 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.8807 of 2023 For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sarvaghan Prabhu For R1 & R2 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian Government Advocate For R3 : Mr.T.Thirumurugan For R4 : No Appearance ORDER The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the 1st respondent to conduct enquiry and cancel the patta standing in the name of the 3rd respondent and issue patta in the name of the Temple Arulmigu sri Perumal, Sri Madurai Veeran, Sri Pattavan Sri Agniammal under patta pass book Act for the land situated in Survey Nos.1456/7,1456/8 at L.puthur, Karikali Village, Gujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District based on the petitioner's representation dated 22.03.2023. 2. It is the case of the petitioner that the subject property has been used by the petitioner and his family members for more than 100 years for conducting temple festivals. Now the Revenue Department erroneously issued patta in the name of the 3rd respondent. Therefore, the petitioner submitted an instant representation on 21.03.2023, seeking cancellation of patta issued in the name of the 3rd respondent. However, the same has not been considered and hence, the petitioner is before this Court. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.8807 of 2023 3. A perusal of the Natham 'A' Register included in the typed set of papers would indicate the subject property in S.Nos.1456/7 and 1456/8 were originally classified as 'Sarkar Poramboke' with an indication in the remarks column as 'Koorai Kottam'. Now the patta has been issued in the name of the 3rd respondent's husband perumal. 4. It is the case of the petitioner that the subject property has been utilized by the petitioner and his family members for over 100 years for the purpose of conducting temple festivals. Ignoring the same, patta has been issued in the name of the 3rd respondent. 5. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 22.03.2023 and pass final orders on its own merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the 3rd respondent, if order has not been already passed. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.8807 of 2023 6. The writ petition stands disposed of with the above observations. No costs. 14.07.2025 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No rgm 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.8807 of 2023 To 1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Revenue, Palani, Dindigul District. 2. The Thasildar, Gujiliamarai Taluk, Dindigul District. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.8807 of 2023 S.SOUNTHAR , J. rgm W.P.(MD).No.8807 of 2023 14.07.2025 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis