WP.No.20316 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN WP.No.20316 of 2026 and WMP.No.21779 of 2026 S.Mani, S/o.Sivaprakasam, No.29, Pandara Muthiyar Stree, Pudupettai, Gudiyatham Vellore District 632 602. Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The District Collector, Vellore District, Vellore 632009. 2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Gudiyatham, Vellore District 632602. 3.The Commissioner, Gudiyatham Municipality, Gudiyatham, Vellore District.632602. Respondent(s) Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider petitioner’s representation dated 13.08.2025 and grant patta for the house site at No.29, Pandara Muthiyar Street, Pudupettai, Gudiyatham in Survey No.589, Block No.6, ward 2 Pitchanur and issue such further or other orders or directions as this Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstance of the case, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.20316 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 award cost. For Petitioner(s): Mr.B.Lenin Babu For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Murali Government Advocate ORDER Heard both sides. 2. The petitioner submitted an application on 13.08.2025, seeking issuance of patta. The land appears to have been classified as “Natham Poramboke”. Since the petitioner claims to have been in occupation of the property for several decades, the second respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner’s representation and pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I have not gone into the merits of the matter. 3. This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 21.05.2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking Order:Yes/No Neutral Citation:Yes/No dna/rka https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.20316 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1.The District Collector, Vellore District, Vellore 632009. 2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Gudiyatham, Vellore District 632602. 3.The Commissioner, Gudiyatham Municipality, Gudiyatham, Vellore District.632602. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.20316 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.R.SWAMINATHAN J. and V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J. dna/rka WP.No.20316 of 2026 and WMP.No.21779 of 2026 21.05.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis