WP No. 28388 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 28388 of 2026 Ganapathi S/o.Nagappan No.18 Erikkarai Chengalneermedu, Vayalur Village Tiruvallur District 601203. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Thiruvallur District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Ponneri Revenue Division Thiruvallur District. 3. The Tahsildar Ponneri Taluk Thiruvallur District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, to consider the petitioners representation dated 14.10.2024 conduct appropriate enquiry, reclassify the land comprised in Survey No. 1740, Vayalur-3 Village, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District, from Tharisu nilam to the appropriate agricultural classification (Punjai) and consequently issue patta in the name of the petitioner on the basis of the registered Sale Deed bearing Document No. 11144 of 2007 dated 12.12.2007, Adangal entries and other supporting records, within a time frame fixed by this Honble Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28388 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Venkatesh For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Prabakaran, Govt. counsel Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.10.2024. 2. Mr.C.Prabakaran, 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 14.10.2024 before the respondent, for re-classification of subject land from the category of “Tharisu land” to “Agricultural (punjai) land”. 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 based on the petitioner’s representation, enquiry was already conducted and hence, seeks a period of 6 weeks for disposal of the said representation. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28388 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 of the petitioner dated 14.10.2024 and after issuing notice and affording opportunity to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 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 Thiruvallur District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Ponneri Revenue Division Thiruvallur District. 3. The Tahsildar Ponneri Taluk Thiruvallur District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28388 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. nsa WP No. 28388 of 2026 23-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis