Madras High Court
WP(MD)/32129/2026 of N.Thambidurai Vs The District Collector on 12 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 32129 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
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N.Thambidurai
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Office Of The District Collector,
Sivaganga District.
2. The District Revenue Officer,
Office Of The District Revenue Officer,
Sivaganga District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivaganga District.
4. The Tahsildar,
Taluka Office,
Sivaganga Taluk,
Sivaganga 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 1st respondent to direct the 2nd respondent to issue patta in petitioner favour in respect of 1 acre of land comprised in Survey No.383/1, Paganeri Village, Sivaganga District, by taking into consideration the entry standing in the name of his grandfather, namely, Vellaichamy Thevar, in the Settlement Land Register (SLR) relating to the said land by considering his representation dated 23.09.2026.
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For Petitioner
:Mr.S.Rabeek Raja
For Respondent
:Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi
Government Advocate
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ORDER
Heard learned counsel appearing on either side.
2. By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal.
3. This Writ Petition is filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to direct the 2nd respondent to issue patta in petitioner's favour in respect of 1 acre of land comprised in Survey No.383/1, Paganeri Village, Sivaganga District, by taking into consideration the entry standing in the name of his grandfather, namely, Vellaichamy Thevar, in the Settlement Land Register (SLR) relating to the said land by considering his representation dated 23.09.2026.
4. Considering the fact that the Mandamus sought for is to consider the representation, which involves revisiting the Settlement Land Register, it is only appropriate for this Court to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2026 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an
WP(MD) No. 32129 of 2026 opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all other interested persons concerned. Such exercise shall be completed by the 2nd respondent within a period of four (4) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the aforesaid directions, this Writ Petition is 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 Office Of The District Collector Sivaganga District
2. The District Revenue Officer Office Of The District Revenue Office Sivaganga District
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Office Of The Revenue Divisional Office Sivaganga District
4. The Tahsildar Taluka Office Sivaganga Taluk Sivaganga District
WP(MD) No. 32129 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 32129 of 2026 12-11-2026