WP No. 25376 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 25376 of 2026 Krishnan s/o. Narayanakonar, Melvanakkampadi villlage, Andipatti X Road, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai district ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Tahsildar Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai district ..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 respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s application for sub division of Survey No. 235/3 and transfer of patta in respect of the property situated at Melvanakkampadi village ,Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai district submitted through CAN No. 13306032694726 and Application No. 2024/ 0105/ 06/ 515412 dated 6.06.2024 along with the survey application made under E- Challan No. 20240619002114 dated 19.06.2024 and consequently effect sub division and issue separate patta in the name of the petitioner within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25376 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr. J.Pradeep For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Prabakaran Government Counsel ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s applications dated 06.06.2024 and 19.06.2024. 2. The case of the petitioner is that he submitted online applications dated 06.06.2024 and 19.06.2024 for the subdivision of Survey No. 235/3 and transfer of patta in respect of the property situated at Melvanakkampadi Village, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. He seeks a direction to the respondents to effect the subdivision and issue a separate patta in his name within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. However, the said applications have not been considered to date. Challenging this inaction on the part of the respondent, the present Writ Petition has been filed. 3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government Advocate for the respondent. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25376 of 2026 4. 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 respondent to consider the petitioner's online applications dated 06.06.2024 and 19.06.2024 seeking a survey of the subject property and transfer of patta. The respondent shall afford a fair hearing, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and any counter-parties or interested parties, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 06-07-2026 Asi To The Tahsildar Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai district __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25376 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi WP No. 25376 of 2026 06-07-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis