WP(MD)/30359/2026 of S.Raghavendran Vs The District Revenue Officer on 27 October 2026

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking for a direction to the second respondent to consider the application submitted by the 2nd petitioner dated 24.04.2023 for mutation of revenue records in the joint name of the legal heirs of Late Sethu Iyer.

2. Heard Mr.P.R.Krishnaraj, learned Counsel for the petitioner, Mr.S.Siva Thilakar, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 and Mr.M.S.Parthiban, learned Government Advocate, who accepts notice on behalf of the fourth respondent. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage.

3. From the perusal of records, it is to be noted that on a representation made by the second petitioner, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirangam, had called upon the second respondent herein to conduct an enquiry and submit a report. It is stated that pursuant to the direction issued by the Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirangam, as early as on 27.04.2023 in Na.Ka.No.5/1545/2023, no proceedings were conducted by the second respondent and therefore, the petitioner had approached this Court.

4. In such view of the matter, this Court is of the view that the second respondent could be directed to implement the direction issued by the Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirangam, as early as on 27.04.2023 in the aforesaid proceedings and dispose of the claim of the petitioners within a time frame, however, after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioners as well as all other interested persons including respondents 5 to 29.

5. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to initiate proceedings as directed by

the Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirangam in Na.Ka.No.5/1545/2023, and conclude such proceedings as indicated above within a period of twelve weeks from date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 27-10-2026 Index: Yes/No (1/2) Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To

1. The District Revenue Officer, Tiruchirappalli District, Tiruchirappalli.

2. The Tashildhar, Srirangam Taluk, Thiruvanaikoil, Tiruchirappalli.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, Pettavaithalai Village, Tiruchirappalli District.

4. The Commissioner, HR and CE Department, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr W.P.(MD)No.30359 of 2026 27-10-2026 (1/2)