Madras High Court
WP/40319/2026 of V.ARUMUGAM Vs The Tahsildar 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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CNR: {HCMA012226542026}
V.Arumugam
S/o.Vadivelu
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tahsildar
Office of Tahsildar,
No.28, Greenways Road,
KVB Gardens, Raja Annamalaipuram,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600 028.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Mylapore Triplicane Taluk,
Greenways Road, Raja Annamalaipuram,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600 028.
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st Respondent herein to issue patta name transfer in Petitioner’s name by considering his representation dated 14.08.2026
for the property measuring to an extent of 1485 Sq.ft. comprised in Old Survey No.1713, 1716, New Survey No.2585/2 C.C. No.1919 Situated at Mylapore Village, Mylapore Taluk, Chennai District within a time frame limit as fixed by this Honourable Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Sheik Mohammed Rafiq A.M.
For Respondent(s):
Mr.B. Pachaiyappan
Addl. Govt. Pleader
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ORDER
Mr.B Pachaiyappan, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents.
2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
3. It is stated that the petitioner is the owner of the property bearing Door No.24/8, Sullivan Street, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004, comprised in S.No.2585/2, measuring an extent of 1485 sq.ft., claiming title under an unregistered Will executed by Mrs. J. Nambikai Mary. Hence, he approached the 1st respondent seeking transfer of patta in his name. As the same has not been considered by the respondents, this writ petition has been filed with the aforesaid prayer.
4. Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner has not submitted any online application for transfer of patta. However, he stated his no objection for issuance of appropriate directions.
5. Considering the above submissions, this Court directs the petitioner to submit an online application for transfer of patta, along with all relevant
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documents, within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of such application, the 1st respondent shall consider the same on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the petitioner and all interested parties and affording them an opportunity of hearing, and pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve weeks thereafter.
6. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 01-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VSI-2
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VSI-2
1. The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar, No.28, Greenways Road, KVB Gardens, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600 028.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Mylapore Triplicane Taluk, Greenways Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600 028. WP No. 40319 of 2026 01-10-2026