W.P.(MD)No.6304 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD).No.6304 of 2026 N.Senthilkumar ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Revenue Officer, O/o. District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate Complex, Madurai. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. Revenue Divisional Officer, Vellarippatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. 3. The Tahsildar, O/o.Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Y.Othakadai, Madurai – 625 107. 4. R.Murugan 5. R.Kannadasan 6. R.Chandran 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.6304 of 2026 7. B.P.Udaiyammal 8. Susithra 9. N.Maharajan ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to issue individual Patta in favour of the petitioner comprising in Survey No.67/3 constituting 13.5 cents situated at Jothiyapatti Village, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District, based on the petitioner's representation sent to the 1st to 3rd respondents dated 14.02.2026 within a time frame as may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.L.Prabhu For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhiraj Special Government Pleader (For R1 to R3 O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to issue individual Patta in favour of the petitioner comprising in Survey No.67/3 constituting 13.5 cents situated at Jothiyapatti Village, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2026 within a stipulated period. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.6304 of 2026 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner and respondents 4 to 9 are siblings (pangaligal) and are jointly entitled to the property in Survey No. 67/3, measuring 13.05 cents. It was further submitted that the petitioner and the 9th respondent, being siblings, are each entitled to an equal share in the property. Therefore, the petitioner seeks the issuance of separate pattas in their individual names. 3. Heard the learned Special Government Pleader appearing the respondents 1 to 3. 4. This Court directs the third respondent, namely the Tahsildar, to conduct an enquiry after issuing notice to the petitioner and respondents 4 to 9, and thereafter to pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the Tahsildar is unable to resolve the dispute between the parties, they are at liberty to approach the competent Civil Court. 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.6304 of 2026 5. With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 10.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm To 1. The District Revenue Officer, O/o. District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate Complex, Madurai. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. Revenue Divisional Officer, Vellarippatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. 3. The Tahsildar, O/o.Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Y.Othakadai, Madurai – 625 107. 4. The Special Government Pleader, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.6304 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in W.P.(MD)No.6304 of 2026 10.03.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis