Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29510/2026 of Durai Raj Vs The Sub Collector / Revenue 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.29510 of 2026
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Durai Raj
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Sub Collector / Revenue Divisional Officer, Kukthalai, Karur District.
2. The Tahsildar,
Taluk Office,
Krishnarayapuram,
Karur District.
3. The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar,
Krishnarayapuram Taluk Office,
Karur District.
4. The Village Administrative Officer,
Pillapalayam 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, to direct the respondents, particularly Respondents 1 and 2, to conclude the enquiry pursuant to the proceedings in Na.Ka.A3/3406/2025 dated 30.06.2025, and consequently consider the petitioner’s representation dated 14.06.2025 by mutating the revenue records and issuing a computerized issued joint Patta and Chitta for the land measuring 2.14 acres comprised in Survey No.357/2, Pillapalayam 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.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 conclude the enquiry pursuant to the proceedings in Na.Ka.A3/3406/2025 dated 30.06.2025, and consequently consider the petitioner’s representation dated 14.06.2025 by mutating the revenue records and issuing a computerized joint patta and chitta for the subject property.
2. Heard Mr.R.Karunanidhi, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Siva Thilakar, 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. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition and also considering the fact that the proceedings is pending before the first respondent from 30.06.2025, 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 14.06.2025 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 Sub Collector / Revenue Divisional Officer Kukthalai, Karur District.
2. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Krishnarayapuram, Karur District.
3. The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar Krishnarayapuram Taluk Office, Karur District
4. The Village Administrative Officer Pillapalayam Village, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District.
K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 29510 of 2026 13-10-2026