Madras High Court
WP/38149/2026 of T.SIVAKUMAR Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 30 September 2026
WP No. 38149 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
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T.Sivakumar
S/o. R. Thanigachalam,
No.1, Nehru Street, 1st Ward,
1st Zone, Kalputhur,
Katpadi, Vellore - 632 007.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Vellore District, Vellore.
2. The District Revenue Officer,
Vellore District, Vellore.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Katpadi, Vellore.
4. The Tahsildar,
Katpadi, Vellore.
5. The Village Administrative Officer,
Tharapadavedu Village,
Katpadi, Vellore District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Mandamus, directing Respondents 2 to 4 to incorporate/update the name of the petitioner in the computerized Patta and connected revenue records in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.260/55, measuring an extent of 2 cents situated at Tharapadavedu Village, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District, on the basis of the assignment Patta dated 25.01.2008, within such time as may be stipulated by this Honble Court, and thus render justice.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.N.C.Ashok Kumar
For Respondent(s):
Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, AGP
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Order
This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.09.2025.
2. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.
3. By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the assignment patta was issued to the petitioner as early as on 25.01.2008. Based on the said assignment patta, the petitioner filed a representation dated 15.09.2025 before the respondents, requesting them to incorporate/update the name of the petitioner in computerised patta and all the connected revenue records. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.
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5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner’s representation will be disposed of within a period of 4 weeks. Hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.
6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.
7. In the case on hand, the assignment patta was issued to the petitioner as early as on 25.01.2008. Based on the said assignment patta, the petitioner filed a representation dated 15.09.2025 before the respondents, requesting them to incorporate/update the name of the petitioner in computerised patta and all the connected revenue records. In such case, since the assignment patta was already issued in favour of the petitioner, now there is no impediment to the respondents for update the petitioner’s name in the computerized patta.
8. In view of the above, this Court directs the respondents 2 to 4 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 15.09.2025 and after verifying the assignment patta dated 25.01.2008, issue computerised patta to and in favour of the petitioner, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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9. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 30-09-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No nsa To
1. The District Collector Vellore District, Vellore.
2. The District Revenue Officer, Vellore District, Vellore.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Katpadi, Vellore.
4. The Tahsildar, Katpadi, Vellore.
5. The Village Administrative Officer, Tharapadavedu Village, Katpadi, Vellore District.
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. nsa WP No. 38149 of 2026 30-09-2026