WP(MD). No.19557 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10/07/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP(MD). No.19557 of 2026 Subbulakshmi ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, O/o. District Collector Office, Thoothukudi District.. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti Division, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.. 3. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.. 4. The Village Administrative Officer, Village Administrative Office, Alampatti Village, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to conduct an enquiry and issue a Joint Patta in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.140/8A1A, Joint Patta No.1649, situated at Alampatti Revenue Village, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.19557 of 2026 District, by incorporating the names of the petitioner and his mother, Tmt. Avudaithai, in the place of the petitioners deceased father, Late Ramasamy, by considering the petitioners representation dated 27.03.2026 and the subsequent online application dated 06.07.2026, after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the necessary parties, within such time as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. P.Ponraj, Advocate. For Respondents : Mr.I. Pinaygash Counsel for State ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the third respondent to conduct an enquiry and issue a Joint Patta in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.140/8A1A, Joint Patta No.1649, situated at Alampatti Revenue Village, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi District, by incorporating the names of the petitioner and his mother, Tmt. Avudaithai, in the place of the petitioner's deceased father, Late Ramasamy, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.03.2026 and the subsequent online application dated 06.07.2026, after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the necessary parties, within such time as may be stipulated by this Court. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.19557 of 2026 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the State of Tamil Nadu/respondents. 3. This Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the third respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated 06.07.2026, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as to the rival claimants, if any, and thereafter pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 10.07.2026 Index : yes / no Internet : yes / no trp TO 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.19557 of 2026 1. The District Collector, O/o. District Collector Office, Thoothukudi District.. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti Division, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.. 3. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.. 4. The Village Administrative Officer, Village Administrative Office, Alampatti Village, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.19557 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY,J TRP ORDER IN WP(MD) No.19557 of 2026 Date : 10/07/2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis