Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28908/2026 of Thirupathi Vs The District Collector on 7 October 2026
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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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Thirupathi
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
District Collector Office,
Madurai District- 625020.
2. Tahsildhar,
Madurai East Taluka Office,
Mangalagudi,
Narasingam,
Madurai-625107.
3. District Revenue Officer,
District Revenue Office,
Collectorate Complex,
Madurai District- 625020.
4. Revenue Divisional Officer,
Taluk Office Complex,
Melur Taluk,
Madurai- 625106.
5. Village Administrative Officer,
Village Administration Office,
Village No. 73, Mangulam Bit 2,
Madurai East Taluk,
Madurai- 625301.
..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
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respondents 1 to 4 to consider petitioner's representation dated 27.08.2026, conduct a proper enquiry after affording the petitioner an opportunity of hearing and considering the registered Sale Deed dated 10.04.1991 and all other relevant documents, and thereafter pass appropriate orders for transfer of patta in respect of the subject property comprised in S.No.186/2 / Re-Survey No.389/2 in petitioner's name, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.C. Nagamuthu
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Siva Thilakar
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal.
2. The petitioner has approached this Court for issuance of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to consider his representation dated 27.08.2026, conduct a proper enquiry after affording the petitioner an opportunity of hearing and considering the registered sale deed dated 10.04.1991 and all other relevant documents, and thereafter, pass appropriate orders for transfer of patta in respect of the subject property comprised in S.No.186/2 / Re-Survey No.389/2 in petitioner's name, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
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3. A representation has been made by the petitioner seeking re-classification of the land, which has been purchased by the petitioner as early as in the year 1991. Since the representation of the petitioner is pending with the authorities, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 27.08.2026 on its own merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity to the petitioner and any other interested person concerned, 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, District Collector Office, Madurai District- 625020.
2. Tahsildhar, Madurai East Taluka Office, Mangalagudi, Narasingam, Madurai-625107.
3. District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Collectorate Complex, Madurai District- 625020.
4. Revenue Divisional Officer, Taluk Office Complex, Melur Taluk, Madurai- 625106.
5. Village Administrative Officer, Village Administration Office, Village No. 73, Mangulam Bit 2, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai- 625301.
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