Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30798/2026 of M.Subramani Vs The Revenue Divisional Officer on 30 October 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 30-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
W.P.(MD)No.30798 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011519862026}
M.Subramani
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Revenue Divisional Office,
Dindigul Revenue, Dindigul,
Dindigul District
2. The Thasildar,
Dindigul West Taluk,
Dindigul District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1 and 2 respondents to conduct enquiry under the Tamil Nadu Patta Passbook Act to cancel the pattas standing in the name of third parties in connection with the property situated at Dindigul District, Dindigul west Taluk, Seelapadi Village in Survey No.186/2 measuring about 4 acres and 23 cents and to issue patta for the above said property in the name of legal heirs of Subban S/o Palani (Petitioner’s Grand Father) based on petitioner’s representation dated 01.09.2026 within a time frame.
For Petitioner
:Mr.S.Sarvagan Prabhu
For Respondents
:Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi
Government Advocate
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct enquiry under the Tamil Nadu Patta Passbook Act to cancel the pattas standing in the name of third parties in connection with the property situated at Dindigul District, Dindigul West Taluk, Seelapadi Village in Survey No.186/2 measuring about 4 acres and 23 cents and to issue patta for the above said property in the name of legal heirs of Subban S/o Palani based on petitioner’s representation dated 31.08.2026 within a time frame.
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.
3. It is to be noted that the petitioner has sought for a direction to the official respondents to cancel the patta granted in favour of third parties. However, without even impleading those persons, in whose names the patta stands, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition seeking for the aforesaid relief. However, considering the fact that the
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petitioner had made a representation on 31.08.2026 to various authorities including the first respondent, this Court is of the view of that the first respondent could be directed to consider the said representation within a time frame.
4. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 31.08.2026 on merits and after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to all the interested parties particularly the persons in whose name the patta stands, shall dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 30-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Dindigul Revenue, Dindigul, Dindigul District
2. The Thasildar, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.
K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr W.P.(MD)No.30798 of 2026 30-10-2026
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