1/6 WP No. 9237 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-03-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH WP No. 9237 of 2025 and W.M.P. No.10350 of 2025 1. B.Manikandan Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector of Villupuram Collectorate, Villupuram 2.The District Revenue Officer Collectorate, Villupuram 3.The Sub Collector of Villupuram District Office of the Sub Collectors Office, Tindivanam, Villupuram District 4.The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District, 5.The Revenue Tahsildar Taluk Office, Gingee, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District 6.S.Govindammal https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/6 WP No. 9237 of 2025 7.T.Natarajan Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to cancel the patta No.1569 in respect of survey No.17/6B3B to an extent of 0.88.0 Ares situated at Pallikulam village, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District stands in the name of the 6th respondent and consequently to direct the 2nd respondent to dispose of the Appeal dated 5.9.2024 on merit filed by the 6th respondent after giving necessary personal hearing to the petitioner as well as the 6th respondent herein within the time stipulated time by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.Gopinathan For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader for R1 to R5 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 3 rd respondent to act upon the appeal submitted by the petitioner on 05.09.2024, wherein, the petitioner has sought for the cancellation of the patta that stands in the name of the 6 th respondent with respect to the subject property. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 3/6 WP No. 9237 of 2025 2.Heard Mr.D.Gopinathan, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.A.Selvendran, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of respondents 1 to 5. 3.It is seen from records that the 6 th respondent had already approached this Court and filed W.P.No.33495 of 2024 seeking for the cancellation of patta issued in the name of one Kulasekaran and to issue the patta in her name. This writ petition was disposed of by an order dated 11.11.2024 by directing the Revenue Divisional Officer to pass orders on the appeal, within a period of twelve weeks. 4.After the above order was passed, notice was issued to the petitioner and others by the 3 rd respondent and thereafter, there was no progress. It is under these circumstances, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court. 5.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the materials placed before this Court and taking note of the earlier order passed https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 4/6 WP No. 9237 of 2025 by this Court in W.P.No.33495 of 2024 dated 11.11.2024, there shall be a direction to the 3 rd respondent to dispose of the pending appeal after affording opportunity to the petitioner and respondents 6 and 7 on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 6.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 24-03-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No ssr https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 5/6 WP No. 9237 of 2025 To 1.The District Collector Of Villupuram Collectorate Villupuram 2.The District Revenue Officer Collectorate Villupuram 3.The Sub Collector Of Villupuram District Office Of The Sub Collectors Office, Tindivanam, Villupuram District 4.The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District, 5.The Revenue Tahsildar Taluk Office, Gingee Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 6/6 WP No. 9237 of 2025 N.ANAND VENKATESH J. ssr WP No. 9237 of 2025 and W.M.P. No.10350 of 2025 24-03-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis