WP No. 28073 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 28073 of 2026 Jainulabudeen s/o.Mohammed Thawood, Rep. by Voor Vurain Murai Jamath Nirvaha Sabai Arappani Sangam, No.230, Abool Kalam Asath Street, Sekarai Koothanallur Taluk, Padakkudi, Tiruvarur District-614 103 ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Revenue Divisional Officer Mannargudi, Tiruvarur District. ..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 respondent to consider and dispose of the statutory appeal dated 08.12.2025 filed under Section 12 of the Tamil Nadu patta Pass Book Act, 1983 read with the Tamil Nadu patta Pass Book Rules, 1987 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28073 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sarathbabu 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 respondent to consider the petitioner's statutory appeal dated 08.12.2025 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court. 2. The case of the petitioner is that a statutory appeal was preferred before the respondent on 08.12.2025 under Section 12 of the Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act, 1983. The appeal seeks to substitute the description “School Ground” with “Pothakudi Mirasutharar Sangam Pallaivasal Maithanam” in respect of Survey No. 162/B situated at Pothakudi Village. Despite the lapse of considerable time, the respondent has neither conducted an enquiry nor disposed of the appeal in accordance with law. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition for appropriate relief. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28073 of 2026 3. Mr. C. Prabakaran, learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents, submitted that the statutory appeal filed by the petitioner would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) 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 respondent to consider the petitioner’s statutory appeal dated 08.12.2025. The respondent shall pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) 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. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 22-07-2026 Asi __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28073 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi To The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannargudi, Tiruvarur District. WP No. 28073 of 2026 22-07-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis