Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30261/2026 of Karuthaal Vs The Revenue Divisional Offic on 26 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30261 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 30261 of 2026
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Karuthaal
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.
2. Subbaiya
3. Muthali
..Respondent(s)
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 expeditiously dispose the petitioner’s Appeal Petition dated 16.11.2024 with regards to cancel the 2nd and 3rd respondents name in the Natham Online Patta No.199, 78 and issue separate patta in the petitioner’s name in respect of property in natham new S.Nos. 96/3Y1, 9/3Y2 in Old S.No.96/3Y situated in Samuthiram Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan
For R1
:Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi
Government Advocate
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking for a direction to the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner’s appeal, dated 16.11.2024 for cancellation of patta issued in favour of the respondents 2 and 3 and to issue separate patta in favour of the petitioner in relation to the subject property.
2. Heard Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi, learned Government Advocate, who accepts notice on behalf of the first respondent. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage. In view of the order proposed to be passed, notice to the respondents 2 and 3 is dispensed with.
3. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal petition filed by the petitioner, dated 16.11.2024 on merits and after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all interested parties
WP(MD) No. 30261 of 2026 including the respondents 2 and 3 shall pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.”
4. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.
WP(MD) No. 30261 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30261 of 2026 26-10-2026