M.Venkatesan v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to cancel patta No.526 issued to the fourth respondent and patta No.161 issued in favour of the respondents 5 to 8 and patta No.152 issued in favour of the ninth respondent for the respective properties morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition based on the petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2025 and thereafter, issue patta for the said properties in favour of the respective persons morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2Since the petitioner's representation as stated supra has not been considered till date, this writ petition has been filed.

¶3Mr. D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. Since no adverse orders are passed against the respondents 4 to 9, notice to the respondents 4 to 9 is dispensed with by this Court.

¶4No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law after hearing the objections of the respondents 4 to 9 as well as any other third party whom the second respondent deems it fit to enquire within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶5This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2025.

¶6For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the second respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2025, seeking for cancellation of pattas for the properties morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after hearing the objections of the respondents 4 to 9 as well as any other third party whom the second respondent deems it fit to enquire.

¶7Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. 17-02-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To

1.The District collector Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri district

2.The Revneue Divisional officer Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri district

3.The Thasildar Uthangarai, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri district ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. ab

17-02-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE 1. M.Venkatesan Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri district 2.The Revneue Divisional officer Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri district 3.The Thasildar Uthangarai, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri district 4.Sivasakthi, 5.Pachayappan 6. Chennammal 7.Dhamodharan 8.Murugan, 9.Vaghuthan @ Venkataraman Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider petitioners representation dated 05.03.2025 requesting them to cancel the patta No. 526 issued to the 4th respondent and patta No 161 in favour of respondents 5 to 8 and 152 in favour of 9th respondent in respect of agricultural lands comprised in Survey Nos 48/1 measuring to an extent of 10.47 Acres, 51/1 to an extent of 0.52 acres, 51/4 to an extent of 6.51 acres, 52/1 to an extent of 4.61 acres, 51/4A an extent of 1.50 acres 52/1B an extent of 1.67 acres 53/1C an extent of 0.81 acres and 48/2 an extent of 4.10 acres totally an extent of 22.11 acres situated at Goddukaranpatti village, mittapalli Post, uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri Distrct and issue patta to the legal heirs of late Venkatrama Naidu (Petitioners family) in respect of S. No 48/1 to an extent of 6.37 acres in the name of legal heirs of late venkatrama Nayudu issued to the 4th respondnet in respect of S. No 51/1 an extent of 0- 21.00 hectares and issue patta to the legal heirs of late Puttadan @ Venkatrama Nayudu in respect of S. No 48/1 to an extent of 6.37 acres in the name of legal heirs of late Venkatrama Nayudu situated at Goddukaranpatti Village, Mittapalli Post, Uthangarai taluk, Krishangiri district For Petitioner(s): Mr.K. Thiruvengadam For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ravichander, SGP For R1 to R3 ND/W R4 to R9-Pvt