WP No. 25994 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 25994 of 2026 R.Ambika W/O.Rajiv Gandhi Res.at Door No.320, Nethaji street Kalarampatti, Erumapalayam Salem Taluk and District ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Salem 2. The Tahsildar Mettur Taluk 3. The Zone Deputy Tahsildar Mettur (09) Taluk Salem District ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to consider the online application No.2026/N103/08/003374 dated 12.3.2026 vide can No.1330801049126 before the Zonal Deputy Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk, pending before the 3rd respondent herein for the change of name transfer of patta No.597 within the stipulated time and pass For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Sekar For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25994 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents herein to consider the online application for patta transfer. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner’s father originally owned the land and building comprised in Natham S.F. No. 123/7 (New S.F. No. 267/1), covered under Patta No. 597, admeasuring 0.0140.0 sq. m., situated at Nangavalli Village and Town Panchayat. Subsequently, the petitioner’s father executed a registered Settlement Deed dated 05.05.2023 in favour of the petitioner and her sister, and they have been in continuous possession of the subject property ever since. Accordingly, the petitioner submitted an online application dated 12.03.2026 seeking the transfer of patta. Since the said application has not yet been considered, the petitioner has approached this Court. 3. In reply, Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government Counsel who takes notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioner’s online application dated 12.03.2026 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of six weeks. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25994 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Counsel for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record. 5. In view of the above, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s online application dated 12.03.2026 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 09-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SK To 1. The District Collector Salem 2. The Tahsildar Mettur Taluk 3. The Zone Deputy Tahsildar Mettur (09) Taluk Salem District https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25994 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. sk WP No. 25994 of 2026 09-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis