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WP No. 28090 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 28090 of 2026 S.Thamizhselvi W/o. Sekar, No. 4/302 Kengaiyamman Kovil Street, Pulikkal village, Veerapandi post, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram district 605 758 ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The District Collector Collectorate office, Villupuram 605 602
2. The Revenue Divisional officer Collectorate office, Villupuram 605 602
3. The Tahsildar Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram district 605 701 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to dispose of the petitioner’s Patta Applications dated 29.01.2026 and 05.06.2026 pertaining to the property of Natham Land, comprised in Survey No. 51/ 17 __________ Page1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 28090 of 2026 measuring 4 cents situated at Pulikkal village, Veerapandi post, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram district within Registration district of Villupuram, Sub Registration district of Arakandanallur within a stipulated time may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr. K.Hemarajan For Respondent(s): Mr.C. Prabakaran Government Counsel
ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's applications dated 29.01.2026 and 05.06.2026 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court.
2. The case of the petitioner is that applications dated 29.01.2026 and 05.06.2026 were submitted to the respondents seeking issuance of patta in respect of a Natham land, measuring an extent of 4 cents, comprised in Survey No. 51/17, situated at Pulikkal Village, Veerapandi Post, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District, falling within the Registration District of Villupuram and Sub-Registration District of Arakandanallur. Despite the lapse of considerable __________ Page2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 28090 of 2026 time, the respondents have not considered the same till date. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition for appropriate relief.
3. Mr. C. Prabakaran, learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents, submitted that the applications of the petitioner would be considered by the 3rd respondent, who is the competent authority, and appropriate orders would be passed thereon, on merits within a period of four (4) weeks.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the
submissions made on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner’s applications dated 29.01.2026 and 05.06.2026. The 3rd respondent shall pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as any other interested parties and affording them an opportunity of a personal hearing. __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 22-07-2026 Asi To
1. The District Collector Collectorate Office, Villupuram 605 602
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Collectorate Office, Villupuram 605 602
3. The Tahsildar Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District 605 701 __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 28090 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi WP No. 28090 of 2026 22-07-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis