WP No. 26356 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 26356 of 2026 M.Ganesan S/o.Muniyavalayan, D.No.3/362B, Sambaravallipudhur, Pethikuttai Post, Irumborai, Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Collectorate, Coimbatore - 641018. 2. The District Revenue Officer Collectorate, Coimbatore - 641018. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Coimbatore North, Koundampalayam, Coimbatore - 641030. 4. The Tahsildar, Mettupalayam Taluk, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore District. 5. J.S.Vellingiri S/o.Subramanian, Door No.5/62, Janganaicken Palayam, Thoppampatti, Coimbatore - 641017. 6. S.Mahalingam S/o.Subbaiya Gounder, __________ Page1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26356 of 2026 Door No.151, Solovampalayam, Kuppanur Village, Coimbatore District. 7. A.Mariajoseph W/o.M.A.Antonysamy, Door No.11, Udayampalayam, Savuripalayam, Coimbatore - 641028. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 1 to 4 to cancel Patta No. 2494 standing in the name of the 5th and 6th respondents, which was issued in respect of the petitioner’s land comprised in S.F. No. 1093 (Old Patta No. 1115) of Irumborai Village, Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District, measuring 3.47 acres, and consequently direct the authorities to issue a fresh patta for the same jointly in the name of the petitioner and his brothers. For Petitioner(s): Mr. PA.Saigovindaraja For Respondent(s): Mr. B. Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1 to R4 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 11.02.2026. __________ Page2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26356 of 2026 2. The case of the petitioner is that he submitted a representation dated 11.02.2026 to respondents 1 to 4 seeking the cancellation of Patta No. 2494, which was issued in favour of the 5th and 6th respondents for the petitioner’s land comprised in S.F. No. 1093 (Old Patta No. 1115) of Irumborai Village, Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District, measuring 3.47 acres. The petitioner further requested the authorities to issue a fresh patta jointly in his name and his brothers' names. However, the said representation has not been considered till date. Challenging this inaction on the part of the official respondents, the present Writ Petition has been filed. 3. The learned Government Counsel appearing for the official respondents submitted that the 3rd respondent is the competent authority to consider the case of the petitioner. 4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the 3rd respondent / Revenue Divisional Officer to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.02.2026. The 3rd respondent shall, after issuing due notice to the petitioner, the private respondents, and any other interested parties, afford them a fair hearing and pass appropriate orders __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26356 of 2026 on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) 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. 10-07-2026 Asi To 1. The District Collector Collectorate, Coimbatore - 641018. 2. The District Revenue Officer Collectorate, Coimbatore - 641018. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Coimbatore North, Koundampalayam, Coimbatore - 641030. 4. The Tahsildar, Mettupalayam Taluk, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore District. __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26356 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi WP No. 26356 of 2026 10-07-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis