Madras High Court
WP/42698/2026 of DAVID CHAMBERS Vs The District Revenue officer on 27 October 2026
WP No. 42698 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER
WP No. 42698 of 2026
CNR:{HCMA012396802026}
AND
WMP NO. 47990 OF 2026
David Chambers
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Revenue officer
Chenglapattu District,
Tamil nadu
2. The Revenue Divisional officer
Thambaram
Chengalpattu District,
Tamil nadu
3. The Tahsildar
Pallavaram,
Chengalpattu District,
Tamil Nadu
4. Deepak Agarwal
5. Gomathi Agarwal
6. Pushpa Agarwal
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to callfor the records relating to the patta standing in the name of the 6th respondent in respect of the subject property comprised in Survey Nos 508/ 35 and 508/ 37 and the consequential revenue entries including the TSLR records, quash the same as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the proceedings of the District Revenue officer
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dated 02.03.2022 and consequently direct Respondents 1 to 3 to removal and cancel the patta and consequential revenue entries standing in the name of the 6th respondent, after conducting a comprehensive enquiry and passing appropriate order in accordance with law.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.R.Aravinth
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Chakkaravarthy Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3
ORDER
The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking consideration of his claim relating to the subject property measuring 9.75 grounds, equivalent to 53.72 cents, comprised in Survey No.508, Sub-Division Nos.35 and 37, situated at Jameen Pallavaram Village, Chengalpattu District, and cancellation of the patta and consequential revenue entries standing in the name of the sixth respondent.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that, despite the proceedings dated 02.03.2022 issued by the District Revenue Officer directing that no patta should be granted in respect of the subject property, patta was subsequently issued in favour of the sixth respondent. The petitioner has also submitted representations raising objections to the same, however no action has been taken.
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3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 to 3 submitted that the petitioner's grievance would be considered in accordance with law.
4. Heard both sides and perused the records.
5. Considering the above submissions, the petitioner is directed to submit an online application, along with the requisite fee and supporting documents, before the competent authority. Upon receipt of such application, the competent authority shall consider the same on its own merits, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the respondents concerned, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of the application.
5. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. K.SURENDER J. 27-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No JAI
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K.SURENDER J. JAI To
1. The District Revenue officer Chenglapattu District, Tamil Nadu.
2. The Revenue Divisional officer Thambaram Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu.
3. The Tahsildar Pallavaram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu. WP No. 42698 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 47990 OF 2026 27-10-2026
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