Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29430/2026 of Poonkodi Vs The Revenue Divisional Offic on 13 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29430 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. 29430 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011281072026}
Poonkodi
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Office Of Revenue Divisional Office,
Sattur, Virudhunagar District.
2. The Thasildhar,
Office Of Thasiladar,
Vembakkottai Taluk,
Sattur, Virudhunagar 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 1st respondent herein to rectify the mistakes in the sub divisions in respect of S.No.36/3 as well as in the FMB sketch and consequently issued patta to the petitioner for the lands in Plots Nos.5, 6 and 7 to an extent of 1330
Sq.Ft., 4333.39 Sq.Ft and 3936.25 Sq.Ft respectively and totally to an extent of 26 cents situated in Survey No.36/3 Ellairampannai Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 16.07.2025 on merits and in accordance with law within the time limit as stipulated by this Court.
WP(MD) No. 29430 of 2026
For Petitioner
:Mr.K.Hemakarthikeyan
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 respondent herein to rectify the mistakes in the sub divisions in respect of S.No.36/3 as well as in the FMB sketch by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 16.07.2025 on merits and in accordance with law within the time limit as stipulated by this Court.
2. Heard Mr.K.Hemakarthikeyan, 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. Even though the petitioner has made a representation for rectification in the sub division as well as in FMB as early as on 16.07.2025, the respondent authority has not considered the same till date. Hence, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions:
WP(MD) No. 29430 of 2026 “The first respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 16.07.2025 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 Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Office Of Revenue Divisional Office, Sattur, Virudhunagar District.Virudhunagar
2. The Thasildhar Office Of Thasiladar Vembakkottai Taluk, Sattur, Virudhunagar District.
WP(MD) No. 29430 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 29430 of 2026 13-10-2026