WP No. 27414 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 27414 of 2026 M.Muralitharan S/o.Murugesan, No.3/53/1, Mariyamman Kovil Street, Pottaneri Village and Post, Mettur Taluk, Salem District- 636 453. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Salem, Salem District. 2. The Sub- Collector Mettur, Salem District. 3. The Reveue Tahsildar Mettur Taluk, Salem District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent, to consider the representation dated 01.11.2025 and subsequently to grant patta for the lands comprised in Natham Old Survey No.132A and New Survey No.394/6 measuring to an extent of 544 Sq.ft situated at Pottaneri Village and Post, Mettr Taluk, Salem District For Petitioner(s): Mr.Marishkumaran For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt. counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27414 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.11.2025. 2. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents. 3. By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself. 4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 01.11.2025 before the 3rd respondent, requesting them to grant patta, pertaining to the subject property. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the 3rd respondent till date. Hence, this petition. 5. In reply, the learned counsel for the official respondent would submit that the petitioner’s representation will be disposed of within a period of 4 weeks and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27414 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record. 7. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to consider the representation filed by the petitioner dated 01.11.2025 and after issuing notice to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 4weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 8. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 16-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No NSA To 1. The District Collector Salem, Salem District. 2. The Sub- Collector Mettur, Salem District. 3. The Reveue Tahsildar Mettur Taluk, Salem District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27414 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. NSA WP No. 27414 of 2026 16-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis