W.P(MD)No.18375 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.18375 of 2026 Ponraj ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Thoothukudi District, Tuticorin - 628 101. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi District, Tuticorin - 628 101. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Division Officer, Kovilpatti. 4. The Tahsildar, Vilathikulam Taluk Office, Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to issue patta in the name of the petitioner for the land measuring an extent of 263 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18375 of 2026 Sq.meter, in S.No.258/18, in Muthusamy Puram Revenue Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 01.04.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Kadarkarai For Respondents : Mr.S.Siva Thilakar Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to issue patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of the land measuring an extent of 263 square metres in Survey No. 258/18, situated at Muthusamy Puram Revenue Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 01.04.2026. 2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the official respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 01.04.2026, and to conduct an enquiry after issuing notice to the petitioner and thereafter, pass appropriate orders in accordance with law. While considering the petitioner's claim, earlier litigation shall also be taken into account. The said exercise shall be completed within a period twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18375 of 2026 order. 3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs 01.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To: 1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Thoothukudi District, Tuticorin - 628 101. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi District, Tuticorin - 628 101. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Division Officer, Kovilpatti. 4. The Tahsildar, Vilathikulam Taluk Office, Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi District 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18375 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY , J. jbr ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.18375 of 2026 DATED : 01.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis