Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30269/2026 of Krishnamoorthy Vs The District Collector 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.30269 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011500762026}
Krishnamoorthy
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Collectorate Buildings,
Pudukkottai.
2. The District Revenue Officer,
O/o. The District Revenue Office,
Collectorate Buildings,
Pudukkottai.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
O/o. The Revenue Divisional Office,
Collectorate Buildings,
Pudukkottai.
4. The Tahsildar,
Office of The Tahsildar,
Keeranoor, Pudukkottai
..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 1 to 3
respondents to issue orders to the 4th respondent to change the patta in petitioner’s name for the properties, situate at Mandaiyur Village, Kulathoor Taluk, Pudukkottai District 1. Punja land in Survey Number 594/3 to an extent of 0.24 acres 2. Punja land in Survey Number 598/1 to an extent of 0.31 acres, 3. Punja land in Survey Number 585/4 to an
extent of 1.28.0 acres. 4. Punja land in Survey Number 587/3 to an extent of 0.31 acres by considering the representation sent by the petitioner dated 08.08.2025.
For Petitioner
:Mr.S.Karthikeyan
For Respondents
:Mr.S.Siva Thilakar
Special Government Pleader
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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 respondents 1 to 3 to issue orders to the fourth respondent to change the patta in petitioner’s name for the subject properties by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 27.07.2026.
2. Heard Mr.S.Karthikeyan, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Siva Thilakar, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The third respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 27.07.2026 on merits and after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all interested parties, if any, 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 Collector, Collectorate Buildings, Pudukkottai.Pudukkottai
2. The District Revenue Officer O/o. The District Revenue Office, Collectorate Buildings, Pudukkottai.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer O/o. The Revenue Divisional Office, Collectorate Buildings, Pudukkottai.
4. The Tahsildar Office of The Tahsildar, Keeranoor, Pudukkottai.
K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30269 of 2026 26-10-2026