Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29498/2026 of Sahayaraj Vs The District Collector on 13 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29498 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. 29498 of 2026
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Sahayaraj
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Tirunelveli District,
Tirunelveli.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Cheranmahadevi Revenue Division,
Cheranmahadevi,
Tirunelveli District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Radhapuram Taluk,
Radhapuram,
Tirunelveli District.
4. Chellam
..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 2nd Respondent to consider petitioner’s appeal filed under section 12 of Patta Pass Book Act.
For Petitioner
:Mr.S.Palanivelayutham
For R1 to R3
: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 appeal filed under Section 12 of Patta Pass Book Act.
2. Heard Mr.S.Palanivelayutham, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan, learned Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. 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 fourth respondent is dispensed with.
3. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The second respondent is directed to consider the appeal filed by the petitioner, dated 01.06.2026 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.”
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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 District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi Revenue Division, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.
3. The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District.
WP(MD) No. 29498 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 29498 of 2026 13-10-2026