W.P(MD)No.18947 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.18947 of 2026 A.Peter ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Dindigul Collectorate, Dindigul District. 2. The Tahsildhar, Nilakkottai Taluk Office, Nilakkottai, Dindigul District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to do mutation of records and issue Patta as per Rule 4(7) of Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Rules, 1987, to the land bearing Survey Nos.170/4A1B, 187/1B and 188/1B, Patta No.68 situated at Murugathuranpatti Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District, by taking into account the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rajini For Respondents : Mr.K.Saravanan Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18947 of 2026 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to do mutation of records and issue Patta as per Rule 4(7) of Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Rules, 1987, to the land bearing Survey Nos.170/4A1B, 187/1B and 188/1B, Patta No.68 situated at Murugathuranpatti Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District, by taking into account the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026. 2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 05.01.2026 5, and to conduct an enquiry after issuing notice to the petitioner and the rival claimants, if any, and thereafter, pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 07.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18947 of 2026 To: 1. The District Collector, Dindigul Collectorate, Dindigul District. 2. The Tahsildhar, Nilakkottai Taluk Office, Nilakkottai, Dindigul District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18947 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY , J. jbr ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.18947 of 2026 DATED : 07.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis