Madras High Court
WP/40064/2026 of The Church of South India Trust Association Vs DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 1 October 2026
WP No. 40064 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
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AND
WMP NO. 44974 OF 2026,WMP NO. 44975 OF 2026,WMP NO. 45257 OF
The Church of South India Trust Association A Company Registered under the Indian companys Act 1913 , Tiruchirapalli- Thanjavur diocese, Rep. by its Diocesan Treasurer, Sakaria Kirubakaran Duraisamy, Having office at CSI Diocesan office, Puthur, Tiruchirapalli 620 017
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. District Collector
Tiruppur,
Tiruppur district
2. District Revenue officer
Tiruppur,
Tiruppur district
3. Revenue Divisional officer
Udumalaipet,
Tiruppur district
4. Tahsildar
Madathukulam Taluk,
Tiruppur district
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Certiorarified mandamus calling for records relating to the impugned order bearing OA Mu.No. 21939/2024/ A2 dated
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4.11.2024 passed by the 1st respondent quash the same as arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents herein to grant patta in favour of the petitioner for the land comprised in Survey nos. 271/1A, 271/1C
and 271/1E admeasuring an extent of 1.89.00 Hectares situated at Karathozhuvu village, Madathukulam Taluk, Tiruppur district For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Vikram Veerasamy B
For Respondent(s):
Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Additional Government Pleader
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This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned order dated 04.11.2024 passed by the 1st respondent, whereby the petitioner’s request for correction of the revenue records and grant of patta in respect of the subject lands was rejected.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the subject property, comprising S.F.Nos. 271/1A, 271/1C, and 271/1E, measuring a total extent of 1.89.00 hectares situated at Karathozhuvu Village, Madathukulam Taluk, Tiruppur District, originally formed part of Survey No. 271 measuring 4.89 acres. It was originally Government-owned land, and the petitioner acquired the subject property through an auction purchase. Subsequently, land acquisition proceedings were initiated, whereby the subject property in S.F.No. 271 was subdivided, and only S.F.Nos. 271/1B and 271/1D
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were acquired by the Government. The remaining subject survey numbers continued to be held by the petitioner, who has been in continuous possession and enjoyment of the same. Further, vide order dated 15.11.2021 passed by the 1st respondent, it was recorded that the subject properties were being used and enjoyed by the petitioner, and the said lands could be reclassified by removing them from the category of "Government Poramboke". Despite the said finding, the corresponding changes in the revenue records were not effected. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 31.10.2022 seeking correction of the revenue records, removal of the "Government Poramboke" classification, and grant of patta in the name of the petitioner Church. Thereafter, the petitioner also made a further representation dated 21.10.2024. However, vide the impugned order dated 04.11.2024, the 1st respondent rejected the request on the ground that sufficient documents had not been produced to substantiate ownership. Aggrieved by the said impugned order, the present writ petition has been filed.
3. It is further submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner has subsequently obtained additional Government records through applications under the Right to Information Act. As these records further establish the historical title, possession, and nature of the subject property, the petitioner prays for setting aside the impugned order and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
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4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that if the petitioner makes a fresh representation, the same will be considered and disposed of in accordance with law. He further submitted that the impugned order will not stand in the way of considering the said fresh representation.
5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.
6. It is evident that the impugned order was passed rejecting the petitioner’s request solely on the grounds that relevant documents were not submitted. Furthermore, the petitioner obtained the relevant records supporting their claim only after the impugned order was passed. In such a scenario, the authorities concerned ought to consider the petitioner’s representation afresh, if submitted.
7. In view of the above, liberty is granted to the petitioner to make a fresh representation for the issuance of patta along with all relevant documents. Upon receipt of such a representation, the respondents are directed to consider and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of twelve (12) weeks. It is made clear that the impugned order dated 04.11.2024 will not stand in the way of the respondents considering the said fresh representation of the
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petitioner.
8. This writ petition stands disposed of with the above observations. No costs. Consequently, WMP.No.44974/2026 is ordered and WMP.Nos.44975 and 45257/2026 are closed. 01-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SK To
1. The District Collector Tiruppur, Tiruppur district
2. the District Revenue officer Tiruppur, Tiruppur district
3. The Revenue Divisional officer Udumalaipet, Tiruppur district
4. The Tahsildar Madathukulam Taluk, Tiruppur district
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. SK WP No. 40064 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 44974 OF 2026,WMP NO. 44975 OF 2026,WMP NO. 45257 OF
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