Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29518/2026 of R.Vasantha Vs The Tahsildar 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.29518 of 2026
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R.Vasantha
..Petitioner
Vs
The Tahsildar,
Melur Taluk,
Madurai District,
Madurai.
..Respondent
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to sub divide and grant patta in respect to Survey Nos. 15/1
and 15/2, Ward B, Block No.22, Melur, Madurai in the petitioner favour by considering application in No.2026/0154/24/ 000275 dated 09.01.2026
and the petitioner representation dated 25.08.2026 within time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.S.Parthasarathy
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 respondent to sub divide and grant patta in respect to Survey Nos. 15/1 and 15/2, Ward B, Block No.22, Melur, Madurai in the petitioner favour by considering application in No.2026/0154/24/ 000275 dated 09.01.2026 and the petitioner representation dated 25.08.2026 within time stipulated by this Court.
2. Heard Mr.S.Parthasarathy, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Siva Thilakar, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. 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, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner, dated 09.01.2026 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 The Tahsildar Melur Taluk, Madurai District, Madurai. __________
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