Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28720/2026 of Suresh Vs The District Collector on 7 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28720 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 07-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
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Suresh
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Pudukottai District,
Pudukottai.
2. The Tahsildar,
Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai.
3. The Deputy Tahsildar,
Pudukkottai Taluk,
Pudukkottai.
4. The Village Administrative Officer,
Kavinadu Melavattam Village,
Pudukkottai Taluk,
Pudukkottai District.
5. Yogeswaran
..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 respondents no.1 to 4, to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.09.2026 relating to the property situated at Kavinadu Melavattam Village, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District, Village Natham, Survey No.117/2, with reference to Patta No.466 dated 13.09.1993 standing in the name of the petitioner's father Marimuthu, verify the original revenue records and the alleged cancellation of the said patta, conduct a proper
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enquiry after issuing notice and affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all other necessary parties, and thereafter pass appropriate orders regarding restoration of patta in favour of the petitioner, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.B.Micheal Sebastin
For Respondent(s):
Mr.M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan
Additional Government Pleader
for R-1 to R-4
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ORDER
By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal. Considering the limited relief sought for in the Writ Petition, notice to the fifth respondent is dispensed with.
2. This Writ Petition has been filed for Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.09.2026 relating to the property situated at Kavinadu Melavattam Village, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District, Village Natham, Survey No.117/2, with reference to Patta No.466 dated 13.09.1993 standing in the name of the petitioner's father Marimuthu, verify the original revenue records and the alleged cancellation of the said patta, conduct a proper enquiry after issuing notice and affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all other necessary parties, and thereafter pass appropriate orders regarding restoration of patta in favour of the
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3. A representation has been made by the petitioner seeking for restoration of patta on 01.09.2026 and the same is pending consideration. In that regard, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 01.09.2026 on its own merits and in accordance with law after affording an opportunity to the petitioner and any other interested parties concerned. Such exercise shall be carried out by the second respondent as expeditiously as possible.
4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 07-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Lm
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1. The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.
2. The Tahsildar, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai.
3. The Deputy Tahsildar, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai.
4. The Village Administrative Officer, Kavinadu Melavattam Village, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
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