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WP No. 26638 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 26638 of 2026 P.Chinna Thangam ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem-636 001. 2. The Revenue Divisional officer, Salem 636 001. 3. The Tahsildar, Omalur Taluk, Omalur, Salem District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 10.04.2026 within a time frame regarding granting of patta in petitioner’s name in respect of landed property of the extent of 0.60 cents in S.No.1/4 in Moongalpadi village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District. For Petitioner(s): No appearance For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government’s Counsel ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 10.04.2026. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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2. There was no representation for the petitioner. 3. The case of the petitioner is that he has made a representation dated 10.04.2026 before the respondents to grant patta in petitioner’s name in respect of landed property to an extent of 0.60 cents in S.No.1/4 in Moongalpadi village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District. However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition. 4. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government’s Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioner’s representation dated 10.04.2026 will be considered within a period of eight weeks. 5. Heard the learned Government’s Counsel appearing for the respondents and perused the materials available on record. 6. Considering the limited relief sought in this writ petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 10.04.2026, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved persons, if any, 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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7. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VM To:
1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem-636 001. 2. The Revenue Divisional officer, Salem 636 001. 3.
The Tahsildar, Omalur Taluk, Omalur, Salem District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 26638 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM WP No. 26638 of 2026 10-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis