Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29491/2026 of Mareeswari Vs The Revenue Divisional Offic on 13 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29491 of 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. 29491 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011459022026}
Mareeswari
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Revenue Divisional Office,
Madurai, Madurai District.
2. The Tahsildar,
Madurai East Taluk,
Y.Othakadai,
Madurai 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 respondents herein more particularly the 2nd respondent herein to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 21.09.2026 and pass appropriate orders mutating the patta and other revenue documents relating to the land in Survey No.26/7B1A1 measuring 1575 Sq.Ft, Plot No.392 in Venus Garden Layout, Kuruthur Village, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District, within a time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.D.Nallathambi
For Respondents
:Mr.M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan
Additional 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 second respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 21.09.2026 and pass appropriate orders mutating the patta and other revenue documents relating to the land in Survey No.26/7B1A1 measuring 1575 Sq.Ft, Plot No.392 in Venus Garden Layout, Kuruthur Village, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District, within a time stipulated by this Court.
2. Heard Mr.D.Nallathambi, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan, learned Additional 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 Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submitted that the without following due procedure by applying online for mutation of patta, the petitioner has made a representation. He also submitted that if the petitioner has made an online application through the __________
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4. Taking into consideration the submissions made by the learned Additional Government Pleader, this Court is of the view that it is imperative on the part of the petitioner to submit an application through online for mutation revenue records. Hence, the petitioner is directed to submit an online application, if he is so advised, for mutation of revenue records through the webportal of the respondents and if such an application is filed by following due procedure, the respondents are directed to consider the same on merits and after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned shall pass appropriate orders in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible.
5. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 13-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr __________
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WP(MD) No. 29491 of 2026 To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Madurai, Madurai District.
2. The Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Y.Othakadai, Madurai District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 29491 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 29491 of 2026 13-10-2026 __________
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