Madras High Court
WP(MD)/5060/2026 of Shalmaan Vs The District Collector on 6 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 5060 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. 5060 of 2026
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Shalmaan
S/o.Shajahan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Madurai District
Madurai
2. The District Revenue Officer
Madurai District
Madurai
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Madurai North Taluk
Madurai District
4. The Tahsildar
Madurai North Taluk
Madurai 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 to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated on 06.08.2025 with regard to change the classification of land and issue separate patta in the petitioner's name on the basis of registered sale deed D.No.683/2023 dated on 08.02.2023 in respective of property in Plot No.17, in S.No.15/3A1 to an extent of 2303 Sq.ft., respectively situated at Vilangudi Bit-1 Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.I.Pinaygash
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
The petitioner, by way of this writ petition, sought mandamus for a direction to consider his representation, as regards change of classification of the land and issue a separate patta on the basis of a registered sale deed in D.No.683/2023 dated 08.02.2023 in respect of property in Plot No.17, in S.No.15/3A1 to an extent of 2303 Sq.ft., situated at Vilangudi Bit-1 Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District.
2. It is now brought to the notice of this Court that proceedings are pending before the second respondent, which had been initiated by Vilangudi Ayyanar Kovil, represented by its Trustees for cancellation of patta in respect of various survey numbers, which also includes the survey number of the petitioner. In that regard, the prayer as sought for by the petitioner could not be granted. But however, he could be given liberty to participate in the proceedings pending before the second respondent as indicated supra. In that regard, the second respondent shall also hear the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law.
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3. With the above observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 06-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ABR To
1. The District Collector Madurai District Madurai
2. The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District Madurai
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District
4. The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District
WP(MD) No. 5060 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. abr WP(MD) No. 5060 of 2026 06-10-2026