Madras High Court
WP(MD)/26088/2023 of Krishnan.P Vs The District Collector on 17 December 2025
W.P.(MD)No.26088 of 2023
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED :17.12.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER
W.P.(MD)No.26088 of 2023
P.Krishnan
... Petitioner(s)
Vs.
1. The District Collector,
Sivagangai District,
Sivagangai.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Sivagangai,
Sivagangai District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Manamadurai Taluk,
Sivagangai District.
... Respondent(s)
PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta in the petitioners favour to an extent of 2 acres 70 cents situates in Survey No.120/2 of Kudanchadi Village, Manamadurai Taluk, Sivagangai District in the light of the decree passed in O.S. No.167/90
dated 31.04.1994 by considering the petitioners representations dated 04.01.2023 and 14.02.2023 as per the provisions contemplated under the Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act.
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W.P.(MD)No.26088 of 2023
For Petitioner
:Mr. C.M. Arumugam
For Respondents :Mr.P.Subbaraj
Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3
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This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta in favour of the petitioner for an extent of 2 acres and 70 cents situated in Survey No. 120/2 of Kudanchadi Village, Manamadurai Taluk, Sivagangai District, in the light of the decree passed in O.S. No. 167 of 1990 dated 30.04.1994, by considering the petitioner’s representations dated 04.01.2023 and 14.02.2023, as per the provisions contemplated under the Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act.
2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 to 3 submitted that the representation of the petitioner would be considered and disposed of by the third respondent, in accordance with law, within the time frame stipulated by this Court.
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3. In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the third respondent/Tahsildar to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.01.2023 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. Such representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry, affording a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and to all other persons who may be affected by such decision during the course of the inquiry. In the event of any issues pertaining to land disputes, the parties shall approach the competent civil court. There shall be no order as to costs. (K.SURENDER, J) 17.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN
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W.P.(MD)No.26088 of 2023 To
1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.
3. The Tahsildar, Manamadurai Taluk, Sivagangai District.
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W.P.(MD)No.26088 of 2023 K.SURENDER, J. PKN W.P.(MD)No.26088 of 2023 17.12.2025
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