W.P(MD)No.19112 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.19112 of 2026 L.Anand ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Dindigul Collectorate, Dindigul District. 2. The Tahsildar, 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.187/1B, 188/1B, 188/1E, 188/8B, 170/4A1 and 170/4A4 and Patta No.68 situated at Murugathuranpatti Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District, by taking into account the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19112 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rajini For Respondents : Mr.S.Siva Thilakar Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to mutate the revenue records and issue patta, in terms of Rule 4(7) of the Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Rules, 1987, in respect of the lands comprised in Survey Nos.187/1B, 188/1B, 188/1E, 188/8B, 170/4A1 and 170/4A4, covered under Patta No.68, situated at Murugathuranpatti Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026, within such time as may be stipulated by this Court. 2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 05.01.2026, 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. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19112 of 2026 3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No 08.07.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To: 1. The District Collector, Dindigul Collectorate, Dindigul District.. 2. The Tahsildar, Nilakkottai Taluk Office, Nilakkottai, Dindigul District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19112 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY , J. jbr ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.19112 of 2026 DATED : 08.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis