Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29151/2026 of R.Ramaraj Vs The District Collector on 8 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29151 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. 29151 of 2026
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R.Ramaraj
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The District Collector
Virudhunagar District,
Virudhunagar.
2. The District Revenue Officer
Virudhnagar District Collectorate
Virudhunagar.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Aruppukottai Revenue Division
Aruppukottai
Virudhunagar District.
4. The Tahsildar
Aruppukottai Taluk Office
Aruppukottai
Virudhunagar District.
..Respondents
PRAYER:
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th respondent - Tahsildar, Aruppukottai to comply with the directions issued by the 2nd respondent-DRO in the letter No.O.Mu.G4/E/ 3787595/2025
dated 28.10.2025 and act on his own recommendation made in the letter Na.Ka.Aa.3/2378/2023 dated 08.07.2024 sent to the 3rd respondent and pass final orders and issue patta in petitioner name for the 532 1/2 sq.ft.
Natham vacant site in Survey No.1265/26 in Chidambarapuram village in Chettikurichi Revenue Village, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District within a time limit to be fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner:
Mr.A.Thirumoorthy
For Respondents:
Mr.S.Siva Thilakar
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 directing the 4th respondent - Tahsildar, Aruppukottai to comply with the directions issued by the 2nd respondent-DRO in the letter No.O.Mu.G4/E/ 3787595/2025 dated 28.10.2025 and act on his own recommendation made in the letter Na.Ka.Aa.3/2378/2023 dated 08.07.2024 sent to the 3rd respondent and pass final orders and issue patta in petitioner name for the 532 1/2 sq.ft. Natham vacant site in Survey No.1265/26 in Chidambarapuram village in Chettikurichi Revenue Village, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.
4. Even though it is to be noted that the proposal recommending the grant of patta in favour of the petitioner had emanated from the 4th respondent and was followed by a direction issued by the 2nd respondent to the 4th respondent as early as on 28.10.2025, the petitioner has not been granted patta as claimed by him. Hence, he has approached this Court seeking appropriate relief.
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5. Considering the fact that the recommendation and the subsequent direction were issued as early as on 08.07.2024 and 28.10.2025, respectively, there shall be a direction to the 4th respondent to grant patta in favour of the petitioner in consonance with the recommendation dated 08.07.2024, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. 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 Collector Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2. The District Revenue Officer Virudhnagar District Collectorate Virudhunagar.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai Revenue Division Aruppukottai Virudhunagar District.
4. The Tahsildar Aruppukottai Taluk Office Aruppukottai Virudhunagar District.
WP(MD) No. 29151 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. Nsr WP(MD) No. 29151 of 2026 08-10-2026