WP No. 9786 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE WP No. 9786 of 2026 K.Jayaraj, S/o.Late Kanthaiyan, D/No.2/211,Aadithiravidar Street, Patchanampatti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, O/o.The District Collectorate, Salem District. 2. The Revenue Tahsildar, Kadaiyampatty Taluk, Salem District. ..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to made sub-division and issue separate patta in name of the petitioner and other legal heir of the deceased Kanthaiyan in survey numbers 137/5,Acre 2.91 is situated at Veppillai village, Omalur Taluk, Now Kadaiyampatti Taluk, Salem District and consequently this Court may fix the stipulate time for considering the petitioner’s representation on 18.02.2026 and pass orders. For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Munuraj For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ravichander, Special Government Pleader https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 9786 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to sub- divide the property more fully described in the prayer to the writ petition and thereafter, issue separate patta for the sub-divided property in favour of the petitioner based on the petitioner’s representation dated 18.02.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2. Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner’s representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 5. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s representation dated 18.02.2026. 6. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the respondents to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner’s representation dated 18.02.2026, seeking sub-division of the property more fully described in the prayer of this writ petition and thereafter, for issuance of patta in the name of the petitioner and other legal heirs of the deceased https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 9786 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 Kanthaiyan, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that only if it is found that, after sub-division of the property, the petitioner is eligible for issuance of separate patta, the 2nd respondent shall consider the request of the petitioner for issuance of separate patta on merits and in accordance with law. 7. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 17-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No rka To 1. The District Collector, O/o.The District Collectorate, Salem District. 2. The Revenue Tashildar, Kadaiyampatty Taluk, Salem District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 9786 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J. rka WP No. 9786 of 2026 17-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis