WP No. 28783 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 28783 of 2026 K. Velu ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Thiruvannamalai Distrct, Thiruvannamalai. 2. The District Revenue officer Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvannamalai Distrct, 3. The Revenue Divisional officer Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvannamalai Distrct, 4. The Tahsildar Chengam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai Distrct, ..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 issue a Chitta and record the A-Register in favour of petitioner name to the land situated in S. no 112/7-0.26.5 Ares and S. No 112/8 - 0.29.5 Neepathuri Village, Chengam Taluk, Thiruvannamali District based on petitioner representation dated 30.04.2026. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28783 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Rajendiran For Respondent(s): Mr.Indhu Karunakaran, Govt.Counsel ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to issue a Cihtta and record the A-Register in favour of petitioner name based on petitioner representation dated 30.04.2026. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that during September 2005, the Government of Tamil Nadu gifted agricultural land to landless villagers. Under the aforementioned scheme, the 3rd respondent delivered the subject land to the petitioner, and the 4th respondent subsequently issued a patta in her name. In this connection, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 30.04.2026, requesting the issuance of a Chitta and the updating of the A-Register in her favour with respect to the lands comprised in S.No. 112/7 (measuring 0.26.5 Ares) and S.No. 112/8 (measuring 0.29.5 Ares), situated at Neepathuri Village, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. However, till date, no action has been taken on the same. Hence, this Writ Petition. 3. In reply, Mr.Indhu Karunakaran, learned Government Counsel who takes notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioner’s representation dated 30.04.2026 will be disposed of by the 3rd respondent within a period of one week. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28783 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Counsel for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record. 5. In view of the above, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 30.04.2026 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of one week from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Post the matter on 14.08.2026 ‘’For Reporting Compliance’’. 27-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No sk To 1. The District Collector Thiruvannamalai Distrct, Thiruvannamalai. 2. The District Revenue officer Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvannamalai Distrct, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28783 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 3. The Revenue Divisional officer Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvannamalai Distrct, 4. The Tahsildar Chengam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai Distrct, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28783 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. sk WP No. 28783 of 2026 27-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis