Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30537/2026 of Suba.Ramanathan Vs The District Collector on 27 October 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 27-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
W.P(MD)No.30537 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011509262026}
Suba.Ramanathan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Sivagangai District,
Tamil Nadu.
2. The Tahsildar,
Devakottai Taluk,
Sivagangai District,
Tamil Nadu.
3. Muthaiah
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to issue Patta for Survey Nos. 192/4A and 192/4C of Vagaikudi revenue village, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District in favour of the Petitioner, whose name was erroneously removed during UDR updation, and by removing the name of the 3rd Respondent which was erroneously updated in the Patta, by considering, the Petitioner’s representation dated 03.07.2026 within a time limit to be fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner
:Mr.STR.Ajay Sharma
For R1 and R2
:Mr.S.Siva Thilakar
Special Government Pleader
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 issue Patta for Survey Nos. 192/4A and 192/4C of Vagaikudi revenue village, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District in favour of the petitioner by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 03.07.2026.
2. Heard the learned Counsel on either side. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage. In view of the order proposed to be passed, notice to the third respondent is dispensed with.
3. Even though the petitioner has sought for a positivise direction, it is to be noted that the petitioner had also made a representation, dated 03.07.2026 upon which he sought for the aforesaid positive direction. Hence, this Court is of the view that the second respondent could be directed to consider the representation filed by the petitioner dated 03.07.2026 and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law
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after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as to all other interested parties including the third respondent herein.
4. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to dispose of representation filed by the petitioner dated 03.07.2026, in the manner 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 Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu.
2. The Tahsildar, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu.
K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30537 of 2026 27-10-2026
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