W.P(MD)No.22963 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)No.22963 of 2026 S.Asaithambi ..Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, District Revenue Office, Dindigul District. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Palani, Dindigul District. 3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Gujilamparai Taluk, Dindigul District. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st Respondent to rectify the erroneous revenue entry describing the petitioner's property as Nilaviyal Pathai (Existing Pathway) in respect of Survey No. 1655/1A and Survey No. 1655/2 situated at Palayam Village, Gujiliyampaarai Taluk, Dindigul District and considering Petitioner's representation dated 27.07.2026 for other reliefs as fixed by this Court. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22963 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.S.Harish For Respondents : Mrs.Porkodi Karnan Spl. Govt. Pleader ORDER The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to rectify the erroneous entries in the revenue records pertaining to Survey Nos.1655/1A and 1655/2 situated at Palayam Village, Gujiliyampaarai Taluk, Dindigul District by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 27.07.2026. 2.Heard the arguments of Mr.S.Harish, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mrs.Porkodi Karnan, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. By consent of both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3.It is the case of the petitioner that the above-mentioned property is his ancestral property. The petitioner purchased the shares of the other co-sharers under a sale deed dated 10.01.2023 and, hence, he is the absolute owner of the property as on date. It is also stated that patta has been issued in the name of the petitioner in 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22963 of 2026 Patta No.9186. However, there is an erroneous entry in the patta as if there is a “Nilaviyal Pathai” in the subject property. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation to the second respondent and the same was disposed of by the second respondent stating that correction in the “A” Register can be carried out only by the first respondent. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation to the first respondent on 27.07.2026 seeking deletion/correction of the above-mentioned erroneous entry in the revenue records. Since the same has not been considered, the petitioner has come before this Court. 4.The order passed by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No. 8342/2025/A7 would indicate that the papers relating to the petitioner’s request were forwarded to the first respondent on 08.07.2026. 5.In the light of the same, the first respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 27.07.2026 on merits and pass final orders in accordance with law, within a period of ten weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording due opportunity to the petitioner and other interested parties. 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22963 of 2026 6.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 11.08.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn To 1.The District Collector, District Revenue Office, Dindigul District. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Palani, Dindigul District. 3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Gujilamparai Taluk, Dindigul District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22963 of 2026 S.SOUNTHAR, J. skn Writ Petition(MD)No.22963 of 2026 11.08.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis