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2026 DAILYLAW 60712 (MAD)

T.SHIVASHANKARA v. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR

WP/31193/2026 · 2026-08-07

Krishnan Ramasamy

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 31193 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 31193 of 2026 T.Shivashankara ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Krishnagiri District -635 001. 2. District Revenue Officer, Office of District Revenue Office, Krishnagiri District-635 001. 3. The Sub Collector, Hosur Taluk, Hosur, Krishnagiri District -635 105. 4. Revenue Divisional officer, Office of Revenue Divisional Officer, Hosur, Krishnagiri District -635 105 5. The Tahsildar Hosur Taluk Office, Hosur, Krishnagiri District-635 105 6. P.K. Mathai, ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: This Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, praying to direct the 3rd and 5th respondents to issue patta based on petitioner’s appeal dated 28.10.2025 and https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31193 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 the representation of the petitioner dated 02.04.2026 pertaining to the property Plot No.257 measuring about 1200 square feet in Survey No.904 on Onnalvadi Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.James For Respondent(s): Mr.Vineeth P.R. Government Advocate ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 and 5 to consider the petitioner’s appeal dated 28.10.2025 and the representation dated 02.04.2026. 2. The case of the petitioner is that he preferred an appeal dated 28.10.2025 before the 3rd respondent and also submitted a representation dated 02.04.2026 to the 5th respondent pertaining to the property bearing Plot No.257, measuring about 1200 square feet, in Survey No.904 of Onnalvadi Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. However, the same have not been considered till date. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of respondents 3 and 5, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31193 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 3. In response, Mr. Vineetha P.R., learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents, submitted that the petitioner’s appeal dated 28.10.2025 and the representation dated 02.04.2026 would be considered by respondents 3 and 5, and appropriate orders would be passed thereon in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks. 4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 3rd respondent to dispose of the petitioner’s appeal dated 28.10.2025 and also directs the 5th respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 02.04.2026. The respondents 3 and 5 shall pass appropriate orders on the petitioner’s request on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the petitioner and affording him an opportunity of personal hearing, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 07-08-2026 Asi https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31193 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The District Collector Office of District Collector, Krishnagiri District -635 001. 2. District Revenue Officer Office of District Revenue Office, Krishnagiri District-635 001 3. The Sub Collector, Hosur Taluk, Hosur, Krishnagiri District -635 105 4. Revenue Divisional officer, Office of Revenue Divisional Officer, Hosur, Krishnagiri District -635 105 5. The Tahsildar Hosur Taluk Office, Hosur, Krishnagiri District-635 105 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31193 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi WP No. 31193 of 2026 07-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis