Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29908/2026 of Sankarammal Vs The District Collector on 16 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29908 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
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Sankarammal
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
District Collectorate Office,
Thoothukudi District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Thoothukudi Revenue Division,
Thoothukudi District.
3. The Thasildar,
Srivaikundam Taluk,
Thoothukudi District.
4. The Deputy Tahsildar / Zonal Deputy Tahsildar, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
..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 3rd respondent to issue patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of the property comprised in portions of Survey No. 5 and 4 situated in Murappanadu Village, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District based on the petitioner’s representation dated 08.10.2026.
For Petitioner
:Ms.A.Banumathy
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 third respondent to issue patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of the property comprised in portions of Survey Nos. 5 and 4 situated in Murappanadu Village, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District based on the petitioner’s representation dated 08.10.2026.
2. Heard Ms.A.Banumathy, 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 08.10.2026 on merits and after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as all other interested parties, if any, shall pass appropriate orders in accordance with law as
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4. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The District Collector, District Collectorate Office Thoothukudi District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Thoothukudi Revenue Division Thoothukudi District.
3. The Thasildar Srivaikundam Taluk Thoothukudi District.
4. The Deputy Tahsildar / Zonal Deputy Tahsildar Srivaikundam Taluk Thoothukudi District.
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