Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29103/2026 of Syed Fathima Vs The District Revenue Officer on 8 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29103 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 08-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 29103 of 2026
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Syed Fathima
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer
Madurai District
Madurai.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Madurai
Madurai District.
3. The Tahsildar
Madurai North Taluk
Madurai District.
4. The Assistant Director,(Survey)
District Survey Office
Madurai District
Madurai.
..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 1st Respondent to rectify error of extent crept in respect of petitioner house property situated at Re-Survey No.46/6, New Survey No.45/6C2, to an extent of 1553 square feet, in Door No. 1145, Plot No.41, Anbu Nagar, Managiri II bit Revenue Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District and consequently direct the Respondents 1 and 3 to issue patta to the petitioner's name based on her Petition dated 02.06.2026 within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.T. Veerakumar
For Respondent(s):
Mr.I.Pinaygash
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side.
2. By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal.
3. This Writ Petition is filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to directing the 1st Respondent to rectify error of extent crept in respect of petitioner house property situated at Re-Survey No.46/6, New Survey No.45/6C2, to an extent of 1553 square feet, in Door No. 1145, Plot No.41, Anbu Nagar, Managiri II bit Revenue Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District and consequently direct the Respondents 1 and 3 to issue patta to the petitioners name based on her Petition dated 02.06.2026.
4. Even though the petitioner had sought a direction to the 1st respondent to rectify the error that occurred during the UDR proceedings, it is to be noted that the petitioner had made a representation dated 18.03.2025, pursuant to which the 1st respondent initiated proceedings calling for a report from the 3rd respondent. The petitioner had also made a further representation on 02.06.2026.
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4. In this regard, this Court is of the view that the 1st respondent shall conclude the proceedings initiated in O.Mu.No.E3152395/2025/B, dated 08.05.2025, and bring the same to its logical conclusion within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 08-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Nsr To
1. The District Revenue Officer Madurai District Madurai.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Madurai Madurai District.
3. The Tahsildar Madurai North Taluk Madurai District.
4. The Assistant Director,(Survey) District Survey Office Madurai District Madurai.
WP(MD) No. 29103 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. Nsr WP(MD) No. 29103 of 2026 08-10-2026