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WP No. 11834 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE WP No. 11834 of 2026
1. M.K.Purushothaman S/o.Kannappa Naidu, No.98, Pillaiyar Kovil Street, Japthikarani Post and Vanthasai Taluk, Tiruvannamalai - 604
406. Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate, Chengalpattu - 603 002. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Maduranthakam, Kancheepuram - 603
306. 3.The Tahsildar, Cheyyur Taluk Office, Cheyyur, Tamilnadu - 603 302. Respondent(s) WP No. 11834 of 2026 PRAYER To direct the 3rd respondent to mutate the patta in S.No.231/3B in No.4 Poraiyur Village, cheyyur taluk, Chengalpattu District to the legal heirs of late Mr.Kannappa Naidu in lieu of the representation dated 23.02.2026 within a time frame fixed by this Court. WP No. 11834 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): T.M.Mano For Respondent: Mr. R. P. Murugan Raja, learned https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 11834 of 2026 Government Advocate
ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the third respondent to mutate the revenue records for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition in the name of the legal heirs of the late Mr.Kannappa Naidu based on the petitioner’s representation dated 23.02.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
2. According to the petitioner, the first respondent has already, in his proceedings dated 30.12.2025, directed the Tahsildar (the third respondent herein) to issue patta for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition in the name of the late Mr.Kannappa Naidu, the father of the petitioner. According to the petitioner, Mr.Kannappa Naidu has dead. The legal heirship certificate for late Mr.Kannappa Naidu has also been filed as a document along with this writ petition, which reveals that the petitioner and his brother are his legal heirs.
3. The petitioner now seeks for mutation of the revenue records for the subject property in the name of the petitioner and his brother, who are the legal heirs of late Mr.Kannappa Naidu. Since the representation of the petitioner dated 23.02.2026 has not been considered till date, this writ petition has been filed. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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4. Mr. R. P. Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.
5. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner’s representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner along with the proceedings of the first respondent dated 30.12.2025 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
6. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s representation.
7. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the third respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner’s representation dated 25.02.2026, seeking for mutation of revenue records for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after giving due
consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner along with the proceedings of the first respondent dated 30.12.2025.
8. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. 07-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 11834 of 2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No ab https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 11834 of 2026 WP No. 11834 of 2026 To 1.The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate, Chengalpattu - 603 002. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Maduranthakam, Kancheepuram - 603
306. 3.The Tahsildar, Cheyyur Taluk Office, Cheyyur, Tamilnadu - 603 302. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 11834 of 2026 ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. ab WP No. 11834 of 2026
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