WP(MD). No.18181 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 30/06/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP(MD). No.18181 of 2026 Manisekaran ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector,, Madurai District, Madurai. 2. The Thasildar,, Melur Taluk, Melur Madurai District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd Respondent to grant individual patta in the name of the petitioner from the joint Patta bearing No.5455 in old S.No. 166/8B and New S.No.39 to an extent of 1110 Sq.ft as per the description of property mentioned in the sale deed bearing Doc. No. 1442/1995 dated 13.07.1995 based on online application No.2026/0154/24/005049 submitted by the petitioner dated 14.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr. S.Vellaichamy, Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.K. Saravanan, Counsel for State ORDER 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18181 of 2026 This Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to grant an individual patta in the name of the petitioner by effecting subdivision of the joint Patta No. 5455 relating to Old Survey No.166/8B and New Survey No.39, measuring an extent of 1,110 sq.ft., in terms of the property described in the Sale Deed bearing Document No.1442 of 1995 dated 13.07.1995, based on the petitioner's online Application No.2026/0154/24/005049 dated 14.06.2026. 2. The petitioner claims title to the property by virtue of the Sale Deed dated 13.07.1995, registered as Document No.1442 of 1995. The property comprised in Old Survey No.166/8B and New Survey No.39, measuring an extent of 1,110 sq.ft., was purchased by the petitioner. Subsequently, a joint patta was issued in respect of the property. The petitioner has now sought the issuance of an individual patta based on the said Sale Deed. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18181 of 2026 3. According to the petitioner, the property has already been subdivided and the petitioner's share has been separately identified. In such circumstances, the 2nd respondent/Tahsildar is directed to consider the petitioner's online application dated 14.06.2026, bearing Application No.2026/0154/24/005049, and pass appropriate orders for grant of an individual patta, if the petitioner is otherwise entitled to the same, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 30.06.2026 Index : yes / no Internet : yes / no trp 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18181 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY,J trp TO 1. The District Collector,, Madurai District, Madurai. 2. The Thasildar,, Melur Taluk, Melur Madurai District. ORDER IN WP(MD) No.18181 of 2026 Date : 30/06/2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis