Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28575/2026 of Murugan Vs The District Collector on 5 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28575 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 05-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 28575 of 2026
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Murugan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Sankarankovil Division,
Tenkasi District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Sankarankovil Taluk,
Tenkasi 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 3rd Respondent to consider the Petitioner’s Online Application No.
2026/0105/34/028620 dated 23.07.2026 for Sub-Division and Patta Transfer in respect of the subject properties and to pass appropriate final orders and issue an individual patta in the name of the petitioner within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.V.Muthuvelan
For Respondents
:Mr.S.Sivathilakar
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus to direct the third respondent to consider the petitioner’s online application No. 2026/0105/34/028620 dated 23.07.2026 for Sub-Division and patta transfer in respect of the subject properties and to pass appropriate final orders and issue an individual patta in the name of the petitioner.
2. Mr.S.Siva Thilakar, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the respondents.
3. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the present Writ Petition, the Writ Petition stands disposed of with a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner’s online application, dated 23.07.2026 in accordance with law and dispose of the same within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 05-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr __________
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WP(MD) No. 28575 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sankarankovil Division, Tenkasi District.
3. The Tahsildar, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 28575 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 28575 of 2026 05-10-2026 __________
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