WP No. 27956 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 27956 of 2026 Ramalingam S/o.Rajavel, Residing at No.5/32, West Street, M.Puthur, Thiruvanthipuram, Cuddalore. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Tahsildar Pudhupalayam, Beach Road, Manjakkuppam, Cuddalore- 607 001. ..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 the petitioner’s Online Application vide CAN No.133180135950720 and Application No.2026/ 010518/ 020140 dated 30.05.2026 for subdivision of Patta No.316 (5) and issue separate patta to the petitioners land, comprised in Old Survey No.443/ 21 measuring an extent of Ac.0.76, Corresponding to New Survey No.316 /5, Hc.0.35.0, situated at Vellakaraj Village, Cuddalore Taluk within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court. __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27956 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Ms.C.N.Prathana For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran 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 online application dated 30.05.2026. 2. The case of the petitioner is that he submitted an online application dated 30.05.2026 to the respondent, seeking sub-division of Patta No. 316(5) and the issuance of a separate patta in respect of the petitioner’s land, measuring an extent of 0.76 Acres comprised in Old Survey No. 443/21, corresponding to New Survey No. 316/5 (measuring an extent of 0.35.0 Hectares), situated at Vellakarai Village, Cuddalore Taluk. However, the respondent has not considered the same till date. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition for appropriate relief. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27956 of 2026 3. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents, submitted that the application of the petitioner dated 30.05.2026 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed thereon on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six 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 online application dated 30.05.2026 seeking sub-division of Patta No. 316(5) and the issuance of a separate patta in respect of the petitioner’s land. The respondent shall pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six (6) 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. 27956 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi To The Tahsildar Pudhupalayam, Beach Road, Manjakkuppam, Cuddalore- 607 001. WP No. 27956 of 2026 22-07-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis