Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28836/2026 of V. Ramu Vs The Revenue Divisional Offic on 6 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28836 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. 28836 of 2026
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V. Ramu
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Palani Taluk,
Dindigul District.
2. The Tahsildar,
Palani Taluk,
Dindigul District.
3. The Head Surveyor,
Office of the Tahsildar,
Palani Taluk,
Dindigul 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 respondents to sub-divide the subject property and issue individual patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of the residential house situated at Sakkiliyar Street, Old Ayakudi, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District, comprised in Natham Survey No.166/1124, measuring an extent of 172½ sq. ft., by taking into consideration the registered sale deed dated 20.06.1975, bearing Document No.636/1975, and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 18.02.2026 on its merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
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WP(MD) No. 28836 of 2026
For Petitioner
:Ms.M.P.Roniga
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 respondents to sub-divide the subject property and issue individual patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of the residential house situated at Sakkiliyar Street, Old Ayakudi, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District, comprised in Natham Survey No.166/1124, measuring an extent of 172½ sq. ft., by taking into consideration the registered sale deed dated 20.06.1975, bearing Document No.636/1975, and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 18.02.2026.
2. Heard Ms.M.P.Roniga, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.I.Pinaygash, learned Special 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 is the owner of the subject property and since sub division was not made properly, he has made a representation to the respondents for sub division and issuance of individual __________
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WP(MD) No. 28836 of 2026 patta. Since no steps has been taken by the respondents, the present Writ Petition has been filed 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: “The second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 18.02.2026 on merits after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law 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 __________
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WP(MD) No. 28836 of 2026 To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.
2. The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.
3. The Head Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 28836 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 28836 of 2026 06-10-2026 __________
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