Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29953/2026 of M.Thangaraj Vs The Tahsildar on 16 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29953 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 29953 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011475342026}
M.Thangaraj
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tahsildar,
Theni Taluk,
Theni District.
2. The Special Tahsildar,
Adidravidar Welfare Department,
Theni Taluk, Theni.
3. The Special Tahsildar,
Adidravidar Welfare Department,
Periyakulam Taluk, Theni.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direct the 1st respondent to expedite the Patta proceedings in E.Koppu.No.3373975/2025/A2 dated 03.06.2025 and consequently direct the 1st respondent to grant Patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of his property situated in S.No.741/1B to an extent of 5 cents at Aranmanaiputhur, Koduvilarpatti, Theni Taluk and District based on his representation dated 06.08.2026 within a stipulated time may be fixed by this Court.
WP(MD) No. 29953 of 2026
For Petitioner
:Mr.T.Veerakumar
For Respondents
:Mr.I.Pinaygash
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 first respondents to expedite the patta proceedings in E.Koppu.No.3373975/2025/A2 dated 03.06.2025 and consequently direct the 1st respondent to grant Patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of his property situated in S.No.741/1B to an extent of 5 cents at Aranmanaiputhur, Koduvilarpatti, Theni Taluk and District.
2. Heard Mr.T.Veerakumar, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.I.Pinaygash, 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. The petitioner’s application for grant of patta in respect of the subject property has been taken up for consideration by the first respondent in E.Koppu.No.3373975/2025/A2 dated 03.06.2025. Considering the fact that the petitioner’s application is pending from 03.06.2025, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions:
WP(MD) No. 29953 of 2026 “The first respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner, which was taken up for consideration by the first respondent in E.Koppu.No.3373975/2025/A2 dated 03.06.2025 on merits and after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all other 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. 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The Tahsildar
Theni District.Theni
2. The Special Tahsildar Adidravidar Welfare Department, Theni Taluk, Theni.
3. The Special Tahsildar Adidravidar Welfare Department, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni.
WP(MD) No. 29953 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 29953 of 2026 16-10-2026