Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28833/2026 of Jeyapal K Vs The District Collector on 6 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28833 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 06-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 28833 of 2026
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K.Jeyapal
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.
2. The Tahsildar
Kovilpatti Taluk,
Thoothukudi District.
..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 2nd respondent to issue Village Natham patta in the petitioner’s name in Survey No.374/5, situated at Mandithoppu Village, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi District based on his representation dated 03.08.2026, in the light of the document No.45 of 1985 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.K.Sankar
For Respondents
:Mr.I.Pinaygash
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 second respondent to issue Village Natham patta in the petitioner’s name in Survey No.374/5, situated at Mandithoppu Village, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi District based on his representation dated 03.08.2026, in the light of the document No.45 of 1985 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.
2. Heard Mr.K.Sankar, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Siva Thilakar, learned Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. It is the case of the petitioner that he has approached the second respondent for grant of natham patta in respect of the subject property based upon the Will executed by his father and that since no further steps has been taken, he has filed the present Writ Petition with the aforesaid relief.
4. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions:
WP(MD) No. 28833 of 2026 “The second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 03.08.2026 on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.”
5. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 06-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.
2. The Tahsildar Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi Distirct.
WP(MD) No. 28833 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 28833 of 2026 06-10-2026