Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29438/2026 of Ezhumalai Vs The District Collector on 13 October 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 13-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
W.P.(MD)No.29438 of 2026
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Ezhumalai
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Karur District, Karur.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Kulithalai Revenue Division,
Kulithalai, Karur District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Krishnarayapuram Taluk,
Karur District.
4. The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar,
Krishnarayapuram Taluk,
Karur District.
5. The Village Administrative Officer,
Chithalavai Village,
Krishnarayapuram Taluk,
Karur 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 respondents to conclude the enquiry pursuant to the proceedings of the 2nd Respondent in Na.Ka.A3/3163/2026 dated 24.07.2026 and consequently consider the petitioner’s representation dated 20.07.2026 by mutating the revenue records and issuing a computerized patta and chitta in the name
of the petitioner for the land measuring 4.90 acres comprised in Survey No.580/1, Chithalavai Village, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District by passing an appropriate, reasoned order within a stipulated time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.R.Karunanidhi
For Respondent
: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 respondents to conclude the enquiry pursuant to the proceedings of the 2nd Respondent in Na.Ka.A3/3163/2026 dated 24.07.2026 and consequently consider the petitioner’s representation dated 20.07.2026 by mutating the revenue records and issuing a computerized patta and chitta in the name of the petitioner for the subject property.
2. Heard Mr.R.Karunanidhi, 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. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submitted that the first respondent has initiated the enquiry proceedings and within a time frame fixed by this Court, the first respondent will conclude the enquiry proceeding.
4. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition and also considering the submissions made by the learned Special Government Pleader, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The first respondent is directed to conclude the enquiry proceedings pursuant to the representation made by the petitioner, dated 20.07.2026 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.”
5. 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 District Collector Karur District Karur.Karur
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Kulithalai Revenue Division Kulithalai Karur District.
3. The Tahsildar Krishriarayapuram Taluk Karur District.
4. The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar Krishnarayapuram Taluk Karur District.
5. The Village Administrative Officer Chithalavai Village Krishnarayapuram Taluk Karur District
K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 29438 of 2026 13-10-2026