WP No. 16644 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 16644 of 2026 T.M.Mahalingam ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Nilgiris District, Udhagamandalam. 2. The Tahsildar, Udhagamandalam Taluk, Nilgiris District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider petitioner’s representation dated 12.03.2026 and consequently direct the respondents to issue patta in his favour for the land in survey No.326/9, Hullathi Village, Udhagamandalam Taluk, Nilgiris District. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.S.Senthilkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government’s Counsel ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 12.03.2026. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16644 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 12.03.2026 to issue patta on his favour for the land in Survey No.326/9, Hullathi Village, Udhagamandalam Taluk, Nilgiris District. However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition. 3. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government’s Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioner’s representation dated 12.03.2026 will be considered within a period of twelve weeks. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. 5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 12.03.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16644 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VM To: 1. The District Collector, Nilgiris District, Udhagamandalam. 2. The Tahsildar, Udhagamandalam Taluk, Nilgiris District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16644 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM WP No. 16644 of 2026 02-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis