WP No. 16716 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 16716 of 2026 K.Duraisamy S/o.Kaliyaperumal, west kattukottai, Thagamtheerthapuram, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Office of District Collector, Kallakurichi. 2. The District Revenue Divisional Officer Office of District Revenue Divisional Officer, Kallakurichi. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Kallakurichi. 4. The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar, chinnasalem, kallakurichi District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent/District Revenue Office, Kallakurichi to consider and pass appropriate orders on the proceedings of the 3rd respondent dated 07.01.2025 made in Na.Ka.No.A2/6506/2024 and consequently grant patta in favour of the petitioner for the entire extent of 0.63 cents comprised in Survey field No.250/14, Thagamtheerthapuram village, chinnasalem taluk, kallakurichi District within a reasonable time as fixed by this Hon'ble Court. __________ Page1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16716 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Nalliyappan For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt’s counsel ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent/District Revenue Office, Kallakurichi to consider and pass appropriate orders on the proceedings of the 3rd respondent dated 07.01.2025 for issuance of patta in favour of the petitioner. 2. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents. 3. By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself. 4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 16.01.2024 before the 2nd respondent, requesting for issuance of patta. Subsequently, the 3rd respondent had passed the proceedings dated 07.01.2025. However, no order was passed by the 2nd respondent on the said proceedings till date. Hence, this petition. __________ Page2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16716 of 2026 5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner’s representation will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders. 6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record. 7. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 16.01.2024, on merits and in accordance with law. While considering the representations, the 2nd respondent shall take into consideration of the recommendation dated 07.01.2025 made by the 3rd respondent and pass appropriate orders, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 8. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 04-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No nsa __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16716 of 2026 To 1. The District Collector Office of District Collector, Kallakurichi. 2. The District Revenue Divisional Officer Office of District Revenue Divisional Officer, Kallakurichi. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Kallakurichi. 4. The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar, chinnasalem, kallakurichi District. __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16716 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. nsa WP No. 16716 of 2026 04-06-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis