Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29408/2026 of A.Rajeena Vs The Revenue Divisional Offic on 13 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29408 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 13-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 29408 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011447442026}
A.Rajeena
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Padmanabhapuram,
Kanyakumari District.
2. The Tahsildar,
Vilavancode Taluk,
Kanyakumari District.
3. Vincent
4. Thankaleela
5. Jini
6. Jinish
..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 respondents 1 and 2 to sub-divide 10 cents out of 20 cents of property comprised in Re-survey No.51/2A1 bearing patta number 5473 of Kaliyakkavilai Village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District by removing the names of the 3rd to 6th respondents by considering the petitioner’s application dated 18.02.2026.
WP(MD) No. 29408 of 2026
For Petitioner
:Mr.S.C.Herold Singh
For R1 and R2
: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 and 2 to sub- divide 10 cents out of 20 cents of property comprised in Re-survey No.51/2A1 situated at Kaliyakkavilai Village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District by removing the names of the 3rd to 6th respondents by considering the petitioner’s application dated 18.02.2026.
2. Heard Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Siva Thilakar, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2. 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 respondents 3 to 6 is dispensed with.
3. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions:
WP(MD) No. 29408 of 2026 “The first respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner, dated 18.02.2026 on merits and after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned 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. 13-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order (1/2) Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabhapuram, Kanyakumari District.
2. The Tahsildar, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District.
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