Madras High Court

WP(MD)/31212/2026 of Bose Vs The District Collector on 30 October 2026

WP(MD) No. 31212 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. 31212 of 2026

CNR:{HCMD011563902026}

Bose

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The District Collector,

District Collector Office,

Madurai District,

Madurai - 625 020.

2. The District Revenue Officer

District Collector Office,

Madurai District,

Madurai - 625 020.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

Madurai District,

Office of Revenue Divisional Officer,

Kappalur, Madurai - 625 006.

4. The Tahsildar,

Taluk Office,

Thirupparankundram Taluk,

Madurai - 625 006.

5. The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar,

Thirupparankundram Taluk,

Madurai District - 625 006.

6. The Village Administrative Officer,

K.Pudupatti Village,

Thirupparankundram Taluk,

Madurai District.

..Respondent(s)

__________

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WP(MD) No. 31212 of 2026

PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to rectify the error in UDR in respect of the subject property in S.No. 55/1 (5 Acres 72 Cents / 2.31.50 Hectares) situated at K.Pudupatti Village, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District, and issue patta in favour of the petitioner and the legal heirs of his brother Karanthaimalai, by considering the petitioner representation made in April 2025 before the 1st Respondent and the recommendations made by Respondents No. 4 to 6 on 24.06.2026, 05.06.2026, and 03.06.2026

respectively, pursuant to the proceedings of the 2nd Respondent dated 11.07.2025 in O.Mu No. 3002566/2025/G5, within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner

:Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy for

Mr.M.Prabhakaran

For Respondents

:Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi

Government Advocate

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 rectify the error in UDR in respect of the subject property in S.No. 55/1 (5 Acres 72 Cents / 2.31.50 Hectares) situated at K.Pudupatti Village, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District, and issue patta in favour of the petitioner and the legal heirs of his brother Karanthaimalai, by considering the petitioner representation. __________

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WP(MD) No. 31212 of 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.

3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate, on instructions, submitted that pursuant to the representation made by the petitioner, the second respondent has initiated enquiry proceedings and within a time frame fixed by this Court, the enquiry would be concluded by the second respondent.

4. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition and also considering the submission made by the learned Government Advocate, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The second respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 01.04.2025 on merits and in accordance with law after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned by taking into consideration the recommendations made by the respondents 4 to 6 within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt __________

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5. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 30-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr __________

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WP(MD) No. 31212 of 2026 To

1. The District Collector, District Collector Office, Madurai District, Madurai - 625 020.

2. The District Revenue Officer, District Collector Office, Madurai District, Madurai - 625 020.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District, Office of Revenue Divisional Officer, Kappalur, Madurai - 625 006.

4. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai - 625 006.

5. The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District - 625 006.

6. The Village Administrative Officer, K.Pudupatti Village, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District. __________

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WP(MD) No. 31212 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 31212 of 2026 30-10-2026 __________

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