Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30810/2026 of P.Thangavel Vs The Revenue Divisional Officer on 30 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30810 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 30-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 30810 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011501022026}
P.Thangavel
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Revenue Divisional Office,
Palani Revenue, Palani,
Dindigul District.
2. The Thasildar,
Vedasendur Taluk,
Dindigul District.
3. Palanichamy
..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 1st respondent to conduct enquiry under the Tamil Nadu Patta Passbook Act to cancel the patta No. 4897 standing in the name of the 3rd respondent in connection with the property situated at Dindigul District, Vedasendur Taluk, Kaithiyankottai Village in Survey No. 746/22C1 and to issue patta for the above said property in the name of the petitioner based on the representation of the petitioner dated 25.09.2026.
For Petitioner
:Mr.S.Sarvagan Prabhu
For R1 and R2
:Mr.S.Siva Thilakar
Special Government Pleader
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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 first respondent to conduct enquiry under the Tamil Nadu Patta Passbook Act to cancel the patta No. 4897 standing in the name of the 3rd respondent in connection with the property situated at Dindigul District, Vedasendur Taluk, Kaithiyankottai Village in Survey No. 746/22C1 and to issue patta for the above said property in the name of the petitioner based on the representation of the petitioner dated 25.09.2026.
2. Heard the learned Counsel 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. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The first respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 25.09.2026 on merits and in accordance with law after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to all the parties
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4. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 30-10-2026 Index: Yes/No (2/2) Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Palani Revenue, Palani, Dindigul District.
2. The Thasildar, Vedasendur Taluk, Dindigul District.
WP(MD) No. 30810 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30810 of 2026 30-10-2026 (2/2)
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