Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28616/2026 of Jancirani J Vs The District Collector, Thoo on 5 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28616 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. 28616 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011422212026}
J.Jancirani
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO)
Thoothukudi Division,
Thoothukudi District.
3. The Tahsildar
Thoothukudi Taluk Office,
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 Respondents to consider and dispose of the Petitioner’s representation dated 02.03.2026 and consequently direct the respondents to issue computerized patta in the name of the petitioner for the property comprised in Thoothukudi Corporation Door No.
190A/3, situated at Cruzpuram Street, in Town Survey No. 1792/1, Thoothukudi, within a stipulated time period fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.N.Mahesh Saravanan
For Respondents
:Mr.S.Venkatesh
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking a direction against the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 02.03.2026 and consequently, to direct the respondents to issue computerised patta in the name of the petitioner for the property comprised in Thoothukudi Corporation Door No. 190A/3, situated at Cruzpuram Street, in Town Survey No. 1792/1, Thoothukudi, within a stipulated time period fixed by this Court.
2. Heard Mr.N.Mahesh Saravanan, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Venkatesh, learned Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is disposed of at the admission stage itself.
3. It is the case of the petitioner that he has made representation as early as on 02.03.2026 for grant of computerised patta for the subject property on the basis of the assignment given in favour of his father in the year 2010.
4. However, the learned Additional Government Pleader, on instructions, submitted that the revenue records reflects that the subject land is a Government land. __________
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5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the submissions made on either side, this Court is inclined to issue the following direction:
1) There shall a direction to the third respondent to verify the assignment granted in favour of the petitioner’s father and on such verification, if it is found genuine, the third respondent shall issue computerised patta for the subject property in favour of the petitioner by considering the petitioner’s representation, dated 02.03.2026.
2) It is made clear that the petitioner is entitled to computerised patta for the subject property by producing no objection certification from the other legal heirs, if any.
3) The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. 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. 28616 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector, Thoothukudi District Thoothukudi.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) Thoothukudi Division, Thoothukudi District.
3. The Tahsildar Thoothukudi Taluk Office, Thoothukudi District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 28616 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr W.P.(MD)No.28616 of 2026 05-10-2026 __________
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