Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30263/2026 of Dharmalingam Vs The District Revenue Officer on 26 October 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
W.P(MD)No.30263 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011488232026}
Dharmalingam
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer,
District Collectorate,
Pudukkottai District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Revenue Divisional Office,
Illuppur, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Illuppur Taluk Office,
Illuppur, Pudukkottai District.
4. Chellam
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 14.08.2026
and rectify the error under UDR Scheme and consequently issue patta in favour his father’s name Azhagu after conducting proper enquiry in respect of Survey Nos. 188/IC and IE is situated at Nangupatti Revenue Village, Illuppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
For Petitioner
:Mr.K.Arunraj
For R1 to R3
:Mr.P.Sathish Kumar
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 consider the petitioner’s representation dated 14.08.2026 and rectify the error under UDR scheme and consequently issue patta in favour the petitioner’s father’s name Azhagu after conducting proper enquiry in respect of Survey Nos. 188/IC and IE is situated at Nangupatti Revenue Village, Illuppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
2. Heard Mr.K.Arunraj, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.P.Sathish Kumar, learned Government Advocate, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. In view of the order proposed to be passed, notice to the fourth respondent 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 consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 14.08.2026 on merits and after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all interested parties including the fourth respondent 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
1. The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate,
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Revenue Divisional Office, Illuppur, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Tahsildar Illuppur Taluk Office,
K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30263 of 2026 26-10-2026