W.P. No. 24712 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P. No. 24712 of 2026 Vaithi ..Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector Salem District Salem-1 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Mettur Dam-1 Mettur Taluk Salem District 3. The Tahsildar Mettur Dam-1 Mettur Taluk Salem District ..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the third respondent to change the name in patta No.902 in the name of the legal heirs of late Chetty @ Ponnappan in Survey No.9/5 measuring an extent of 1.57.00 hectare in Konoor Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 25.10.2025. For petitioner Mr. D. Lakshmipathy For respondents Mr. B. Pachaiyappan Government Counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. No. 24712 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus directing the third respondent to incorporate the names of the legal heirs of late Chetty @ Ponnappan in patta No.902 in respect of the property in Survey No.9/5 measuring an extent of 1.57.00 hectare in Konoor Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District, by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 25.10.2025. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner, a septuagenarian, addressed a representation dated 25.10.2025 to the respondents seeking incorporation of the names of legal heirs of his deceased father Chetty @ Ponnappan in patta No.902 in respect of the aforesaid property; however, since no action has been taken by the respondents pursuant to the said representation, he has filed this writ petition seeking the aforesaid relief. 3. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government Counsel, accepting notice on behalf of the respondents, submitted that the petitioner’s representation dated 25.10.2025 will be considered by the third respondent within a period of four weeks. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. No. 24712 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5. Considering the limited scope of the relief sought in the writ petition, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the third respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated 25.10.2025, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved persons, if any, on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 20-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SRM To 1. The District Collector Salem District Salem-1 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Mettur Dam-1 Mettur Taluk Salem District 3. The Tahsildar Mettur Dam-1 Mettur Taluk Salem District https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. No. 24712 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. SRM WP No. 24712 of 2026 20-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis