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2026 DAILYLAW 45490 (MAD)

S.REVATHI v. The District Collector

WP/25131/2026 · 2026-07-02

Krishnan Ramasamy

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 25131 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 25131 of 2026 S.Revathi W/o.S.Dasarathan, No.8/27, Sasirekamma Nagar, K.K.D.Nagar, Chennai - 600118. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. 2. The Tahsildar Gummidipoondi Taluk, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur District. 3. The Commissioner Right To Information Act, Nandanam, Chennai - 600035. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 23.03.2024 seeking to issue patta for the lands comprising in SF.No.314/7-0.13 and in SF.No.360/9-0.16 cents in my name for the lands situated in Pallawada Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District. __________ Page1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25131 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr. M.Prabhakar For Respondent(s): Mr. M. Guruprasad Government Counsel for R1 and R2 Mr.C.Vigneswaran for R3 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 23.03.2024. 2. The case of the petitioner is that she submitted a representation dated 23.03.2024, seeking the issuance of patta in her name for lands measuring 0.13 cents in S.F. No. 314/7 and 0.16 cents in S.F. No. 360/9, situated at Pallawada Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District. However, the same has not been considered till date by the 2nd respondent. Aggrieved by this inaction on the part of the 2nd respondent, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition. __________ Page2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25131 of 2026 3. The learned Government Counsel appearing for respondent Nos. 1 and 2 submitted that, acting upon the petitioner's representation, the respondents have already commenced the enquiry. A fresh hearing date has been scheduled for 07.07.2026, and appropriate orders will be passed by respondent Nos. 1 and 2 in due course. 4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the officials respondents. 5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the 2nd respondent to complete the enquiry and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law regarding the issuance of patta for the lands measuring 0.13 cents in S.F. No. 314/7 and 0.16 cents in S.F. No. 360/9, situated at Pallawada Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District, by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 23.03.2024. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25131 of 2026 6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 02-07-2026 Asi To 1. The District Collector Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. 2. The Tahsildar Gummidipoondi Taluk, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur District. 3. The Commissioner Right To Information Act, Nandanam, Chennai - 600035. __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25131 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi WP No. 25131 of 2026 02-07-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis