Madras High Court
WP/39068/2026 of K.ELUMALAI Vs GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU on 1 October 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
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K.Elumalai
..Petitioner
Vs
1. Government Of Tamil Nadu
Represented by the Secretary,
Revenue and Disaster Management,
St. George Fort,
Secretariat,
Chennai-600 009
2. The District Collector
Chengalpattu District,
Chengalpattu.602 001
3. The Revenue Division Officer
Tambaram Division,
Tambaram,
Chennai-600 045
4. The Tahsildar
Tambaram Taluk,
Tambaram,
Chennai-600 045
5. The Sub Registrar
Seliyur Registration Office,
Tambaram, Chennai-600 073
..Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 4th Respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioners representation dated 27.05.2026, to rectifying the
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erroneous classification of the petitioners property as Government Land in the online portal and to reflect the correct revenue classification, in the light of the communication dated 09.06.2026 issued by the DRO Chengalpat, and on the basis of Registered Sale Deed dated 10.02.2000 bearing Document No.577 of 2000, the previous title documents, Manual Natham Patta No.49 dated 24.06.2010, in respect of the property bearing Door No.10 Veeramamunivar Street, Rajakilpakkam, Sembakkam, Chennai-600 073 Comprised in Survey No.31 Corresponding to patta Survey No.226/9 admeasuring an extent of 2656
sq.ft. situated at Tambaram Taluk, Chengalpattu District within such time as may be fixed by this Hon’ble Court.
For Petitioner:
Mr.V.Kannan
For Respondents:
Mr.M.Sivavarthanan
Special Government Pleader for R1 to R4
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 27.05.2026.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the land and building measuring 2,656 sq. ft. situated at Rajakilpakkam Village, Tambaram Taluk, Chengalpattu District, comprised in Survey No. 31 (Patta Survey No. 226/9). The petitioner acquired the same through a registered Sale Deed dated 10.02.2000, followed by the issuance of a manual Natham Patta (No. 49) in his favour, and has since been in continuous, peaceful, and uninterrupted possession of the same. When the petitioner
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recently attempted to execute a settlement deed in favour of his wife, it came to his knowledge that the property has been erroneously and arbitrarily classified as 'Government Land' in the online records. Aggrieved by the said classification, the petitioner submitted a detailed representation dated 27.05.2026 to respondents 1 to 4, requesting them to verify the relevant revenue and patta records, correct the online classification of the subject property, and reflect the same in accordance with the existing Natham patta records. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has approached this Court.
3. In reply, Mr.M.Sivavarthanan, learned Special Government Pleader who takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4 would submit that the petitioner’s representation dated 27.05.2026 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of six weeks.
4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record.
5. In view of the above, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents 3 and 4 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 27.05.2026 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with
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law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner.
6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 01-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SK To
1. Government Of Tamil Nadu Represented by the Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management, St. George Fort, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009
2. The District Collector Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.602 001
3. The Revenue Division Officer Tambaram Division, Tambaram, Chennai-600 045
4. The Tahsildar Tambaram Taluk, Tambaram, Chennai-600 045
5. The Sub Registrar Seliyur Registration Office, Tambaram, Chennai-600 073
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