WP(MD). No.18542 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 01/07/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP(MD). No.18542 of 2026 M.Baskaran ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. 2. The Deputy Surveyor, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. 3. The Revenue Inspector, Uthamapalayam South, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. 4. The Village Administrative officer, Uthamapalayam South, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni 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 1st respondent herein to issue patta in favour of the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 12.05.2026 within a time stipulated 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18542 of 2026 by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. Mohandass K, Advocate. For Respondents : Mr.I. Pinaygash, Counsel for State ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.05.2026 and, on such consideration, issue patta in favour of the petitioner, if the petitioner is otherwise entitled in law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the State of Tamil Nadu/respondents. 3. This Court, without going into the merits of the case, directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.05.2026 after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the rival claimants if any and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18542 of 2026 within a period of Ten weeks (10) from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 01.07.2026 Index : yes / no Internet : yes / no TO 1. The Tahsildar,, Taluk Office, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. 2. The Deputy Surveyor, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. 3. The Revenue Inspector, Uthamapalayam South, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. 4. The Village Administrative officer, Uthamapalayam South, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. S.SRIMATHY,J trp 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18542 of 2026 ORDER IN WP(MD) No.18542 of 2026 Date : 01/07/2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis