WP No. 28969 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 28969 of 2026 and WMP.No.31754/2026 1. Arumugam 2. Elumalai 3. Poongavanam 4. Parasuraman ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Villupuram, Villupuram District. 2. The Tahsildar Melmalayanur Taluk, Villupuram District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to consider the representation dated 11.06.2026 on merit and issue patta for the punjai land comprised in Survey No 300, Kottappoondi Village, Melmalayanur Taluk, Villupuram District. For Petitioner(s): Ms.J.Karthiga for Mr.G.Paramasivam For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Prabakaran, Government Counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28969 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioners’ representation dated 11.06.2026 on merit and issue patta for the punjai land comprised in Survey No 300, Kottappoondi Village, Melmalayanur Taluk, Villupuram District. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that in this case, the petitioners had submitted a representation dated 11.06.2026 for issuance of patta in respect of the punjai land comprised in Survey No.300 situated at Kottappoondi Village, Melmalayanur Taluk, Villupuram District. However, till date, no action has been taken on the same. Hence, the Writ Petition. 3. In reply, Mr.C.Prabakaran, learned Government Counsel who takes notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioners’ representation dated 11.06.2026 will be disposed of by the 2nd respondent within a period of six weeks. 4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Counsel for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28969 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5. Considering the facts and circumstances, this Court is of the view that each of the petitioners is in enjoyment of 3 cents of land, where they have constructed houses and have been residing for more than 20 years; thus, they are certainly entitled to a patta. Such being the case, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioners’ representation dated 11.06.2026 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order, by taking into consideration of the above aspects. 6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently connected WMP.No.31754/2026, is ordered, subject to payment of separate Court fee. 27-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No sk To 1. The District Collector Villupuram, Villupuram District. 2. The Tahsildar Melmalayanur Taluk, Villupuram District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28969 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. sk WP No. 28969 of 2026 27-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis