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2026 DAILYLAW 54632 (MAD)

M.Jagannathan v. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR

WP/28617/2026 · 2026-07-23

Krishnan Ramasamy

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 28617 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 28617 of 2026 M.Jagannathan S/o. S.Marimuthu, No. 6/2 Kodiidainayagi street, Padmavathi Nagar, Thirumullaivoyal, Chennai 62 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Kancheepuram district, Kancheepuram 631501 2. the Tahsildar Sriperumbudur Taluk, Sriperumbudur 602 105 3. The Special Tahsildar SIPCOT Expansion Scheme, Pillaipakkam Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Sriperumbudur 602 105 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, direction to the respondents to survey, identify and demarcate the property comprised in Plot No. 1093 in S.Nos. 162/12 and 162/13 of Irungattukottai village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram district to grant patta after sub division in favour of the petitioner and to dispose the representation dated 2.09.2025 within a time frame as fixed by this Honble court For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Jagatish https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28617 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt. counsel for R1 & 2 Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.09.2025. 2. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 & 2. 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 02.09.2025 before the respondent, requesting them to identify the subject land and for issuance of patta after sub- division therein. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition. 5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner’s representation will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28617 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 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 respondents 2 & 3 to verify as to whether the acquired portion of the subject property was re-conveyed to the original owner. Thereafter, the representation of the petitioner dated 02.09.2025 shall be considered and after issuing notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing, to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 8. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No NSA To 1. The District Collector Kancheepuram district, Kancheepuram 631501 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28617 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 2. the Tahsildar Sriperumbudur Taluk, Sriperumbudur 602 105 3. The Special Tahsildar SIPCOT Expansion Scheme, Pillaipakkam Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Sriperumbudur 602 105 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28617 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. NSA WP No. 28617 of 2026 23-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis