W.P.(MD)No.20104 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(MD)No.20104 of 2026 and WMP(MD).No.14878 of 2026 1.Lakshmi 2. Chithirai Akkal ... Petitioners Vs. 1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District. 4. The Tahsildar, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 5. The Village Administrative Officer, Andipatti Village, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.20104 of 2026 6. The Head Surveyor, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District. 7. Tmt.Lakshmi ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 6 to cancel the patta in Patta No.390 stands in the name of the 7th respondent by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.07.2026. For Petitioners : Mr.T.Kanagaraj For Respondents : Mr.I.Pinaygash Counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu (For R1 to R6) O R D E R This petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 1 to 6 to cancel the patta in Patta No.390 stands in the name of the 7th respondent by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.07.2026. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners claim rights over the property through their father-in-law and that the 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.20104 of 2026 7th respondent had illegally obtained the patta and is attempting to have the disputed property surveyed. 3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the state/respondents 1 to 6. 4. This Court, without going into the merits of the case, directing the respondents 1 to 6 to consider the petitioners application after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the 7th respondent and pass appropriate orders within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt a copy of this order. Until then, the survey in respect of the disputed property shall be kept in abeyance. 5. With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 15.07.2026 (1/2) Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.20104 of 2026 To 1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District. 4. The Tahsildar, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 5. The Village Administrative Officer, Andipatti Village, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 6. The Head Surveyor, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.20104 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in W.P.(MD)No.20104 of 2026 and WMP(MD).No.14878 of 2026 15.07.2026 (1/2) 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis