WP No. 21247 of 2026 __________ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 21247 of 2026 E.Sinu ..Petitioner Vs 1. The District Revenue Officer, Office of the DRO, Villupuram Collector Office Campus, Villupuram - 605 602. 2. The Tahsildar, Office of the Gingee Taluk, Gingee Town and Taluk - 604 202 Villupuram District. 3. The Firka Surveyor, Devathanampettai Village, Office of the Firka Surveyor, Gingee Taluk Office Campus, Gingee Town and Taluk - 604 202, Villupuram District. 4. The Revenue Inspector, Office of the RI, Sathiyamangalam Village and Post, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District. 5. The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the VAO, Devathanampettai Village and Post, Gingee Taluk - 604 151, Villupuram District. ..Respondents https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21247 of 2026 __________ Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the first and second respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 20.03.2026 and issue patta in favour of the petitioner, petitioner’s sister Nathiya and the petitioner’s mother Manoranjitham, as per the registered settlement deed in document number 748/1954 dated 14.04.1954 in Survey Number 45/5- 0.7 cents (New Survey No. 45/5B), 92/1 0.21 cents (New Survey No. 92/1C) 200/1 - 0.9 cents (New Survey No.200/1A), 200/2- 0.10 cents (Old Patta No. 110, New Survey No. 200/2A)- 196/2 -.0.8 cents, 109/2 - 0.17 cents (new Survey No. 109/2A1A, 109/2C1, 109/2C4), 64/2- 0.59 cents (New Survey No. 64/2A, 64/2B, Old Patta No. 377)- 186/3- 0.5 cents in Devathanampettai Village, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District. For petitioner Mr. D. Balaji for Mr. P. Thirumalai For respondents Mr. B. Pachaiyappan Government Counsel ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus directing the first and second respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 20.03.2026 and issue patta in favour of the petitioner, his sister Nathiya and his mother Manoranjitham, as per the registered settlement deed in document number 748/1954 dated 14.04.1954 in Survey Number 45/5- 0.7 cents (New Survey No. 45/5B), 92/1 0.21 cents (New Survey No. 92/1C) 200/1 - 0.9 cents (New Survey No.200/1A), 200/2- 0.10 cents (Old Patta No. 110, New Survey No. 200/2A)- 196/2 -.0.8 cents, 109/2 - 0.17 cents (new Survey No. 109/2A1A, 109/2C1, 109/2C4), 64/2- 0.59 cents (New Survey No. 64/2A, 64/2B, Old Patta No. 377)-186/3- 0.5 cents in Devathanampettai Village, Gingee Taluk, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21247 of 2026 __________ Villupuram District. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner addressed a representation dated 20.03.2026 to all the respondents seeking patta in his favour and also in favour of his sister and mother; however, the said representation has not been considered till date; hence, this writ petition seeking the aforesaid relief. 3. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government Counsel, who accepts notice for all the respondents, submitted that the petitioner’s representation dated 20.03.2026 will be considered within a period of six weeks. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. 5. Considering the limited relief scope of the prayer sought in this writ petition, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated 20.03.2026, 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 six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21247 of 2026 __________ 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 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21247 of 2026 __________ To 1. The District Revenue Officer, Office of the DRO, Villupuram Collector Office Campus, Villupuram - 605 602. 2. The Tahsildar, Office of the Gingee Taluk, Gingee Town and Taluk - 604 202, Villupuram District. 3. The Firka Surveyor, Devathanampettai Village, Office of the Firka Surveyor , Gingee Taluk Office Campus, Gingee Town and Taluk - 604 202 Villupuram District. 4. The Revenue Inspector, Office of the RI, Sathiyamangalam Village and Post, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District. 5. The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the VAO, Devathanampettai Village and Post, Gingee Taluk - 604 151 Villupuram District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21247 of 2026 __________ KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. SRM WP No. 21247 of 2026 20-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis