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2026 DAILYLAW 64446 (MAD)

DURAIMANOHAR v. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR

WP/3463/2026 · 2026-02-06

Abdul Quddhose

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 3463 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE WP No. 3463 of 2026 Duraimanohar ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector District collectorate, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore 2. The Revenue Divisional officer RDO office, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District 3. The Revenue Tahsildar Tahsildar office, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District 4. The Firka Surveyor Taluk office Chidambaram, Cuddalore District https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3463 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 5. The Village Administrative officer Kannankudi Revenue Village, Chidambaram Taluk, Cuddalore District ..Respondent(s) Directing the respondents 2 to 5 to delete / remove the name of the petitioner from the revenue record in respect of the property comprised of R.S. No 279 / 2 measuring 0.29 cents (Nanjah land) situated at Kannankudi Village, Chidambalam Taluk, Cuddalore District consequently directing the Respondents 2 to 5 to effect mutation and issue patta in respect of the said roperty in favour of the rightful owners namely (i) Thayalayaki, ii) Malar alias Malarkodi (iii) Sundari, and (iv) Sasikala, the four daughters of late Rajakumari based on the Will dated 16.05.2008 (Document No. 42/2008 ) and other supporting documents. For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Pugazhenthi For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Jayaprakash Govt Advocate for R1 to R3 Order This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to respondents 2 to 5 to delete/remove the name of the petitioner from the revenue records for the property, morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition and consequently, direct respondents 2 to 5 to effect mutation and issue patta for the property in favour of the rightful owners i.e. (i)Thayalnayaki, (ii))Malar @ Malarkodi, (iii) Sundari and (iv)Sasikala, the four daughters of late Rajakumari, based on the Will dated 16.05.2008. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3463 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 2.The petitioner claims that erroneously, his name has been included in the revenue records maintained by the respondents for the property, morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition. The petitioner seeks for deletion/removal of his name from the revenue records for the property, morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition and he also consequently, seeks for a direction to respondents 2 to 5 to effect mutation and issue patta for the property in favour of the rightful owners, based on the Will dated 16.05.2008. The petitioner had given a representation for the aforesaid purpose on 01.12.2025. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed writ petition. 3.Mr.C.Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 to 3. 4.No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner’s representation as stated supra, is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, after hearing the necessary parties. 5.This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3463 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 6.For the foregoing reasons, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the third respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner’s representation dated 01.10.2025 seeking for deletion/removal of his name from the revenue records for the property, morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition and consequently, direct respondents 2 to 5 to effect mutation and issue patta for the property in favour of the rightful owners, (i)Thayalnayaki, (ii))Malar @ Malarkodi, (iii) Sundari and (iv)Sasikala, the four daughters of late Rajakumari, based on the Will dated 16.05.2008, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 06-02-2026 VGA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3463 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 To 1. The District Collector District collectorate, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore 2. The Revenue Divisional officer RDO office, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District 3. The Revenue Tahsildar Tahsildar office, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District 4. The Firka Surveyor Taluk office Chidambaram, Cuddalore District 5. The Village Administrative officer Kannankudi Revenue Village, Chidambaram Taluk, Cuddalore District https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3463 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. VGA WP No. 3463 of 2026 06-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis