Madras High Court
WP(MD)/32112/2026 of Karunakaran R Vs The District Collector on 12 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 32112 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 32112 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011596842026}
R.Karunakaran
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
The District Collector Office,
Pudukkottai District.
2. The Taluk Officer,
The Taluk Office,
Viralimalai Taluk,
Pudukkottai District.
..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 respondents herein to issue patta in favour of petitioner and his brothers pertaining to the property situated at Pudukkottai District, Viralimalai Taluk, Poruvai Village, S.F. No. 130/62 measuring hectare 0.01.50 arce, in the light of petitioner’s application number is 2026/N103/22/008269, dated 02.09.2026 within a stipulated period as may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.H.Jahir Hussain
For Respondent
: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 respondents to issue a joint patta for the subject property based on petitioner’s representation dated 02.09.2026, within the time stipulated by this Court.
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. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 02.09.2026 on merits after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of tewelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.”
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4. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 12-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The District Collector The District Collector Office Pudukkottai District
2. The Taluk Officer The Taluk Office Viralimalai Taluk Pudukkottai District
WP(MD) No. 32112 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 32112 of 2026 12-11-2026