Perumal v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to rectify the alleged errors in the UDR patta standing in the name of the petitioner for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition and thereafter, to issue a fresh patta in favour of the petitioner, based on his representation, dated 13.10.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The petitioner had given a representation on 13.10.2025 to the respondents for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same was not considered by the respondents till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition. Page No.2 of 6

¶3Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

¶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, 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.

¶6For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 13.10.2025 seeking for rectification of the alleged errors in the UDR patta and change of patta in the name of the petitioner for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner and after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party, whom the 2nd Page No.3 of 6 respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶7With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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1.The District Collector, District Collector office, Chengalpattu District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Chengalpattu Collector office campus, Chengalpattu District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Maduranthakam Taluk office, Chengalpattu District.

4.The Tahsildhar, Tahsildhar Office, Madhuranthagam, Chengalpattu District.

5.The Revenue Inspector, Vaiyavoor (pirka), Madhuranthagam taluk, Chengalpattu District. Page No.5 of 6 ABDUL QUDDHOSE,

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 18.02.2026 CORAM : THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Perumal ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, District Collector office, Chengalpattu District. 2.The District Revenue Officer, Chengalpattu Collector office campus, Chengalpattu District. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Maduranthakam Taluk office, Chengalpattu District. 4.The Tahsildhar, Tahsildhar Office, Madhuranthagam, Chengalpattu District. 5.The Revenue Inspector, Vaiyavoor (pirka), Madhuranthagam taluk, Chengalpattu District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to consider the petitioner's Page No.1 of 6 representation dated 13.10.2025 and direct the respondents to rectify the errors in the UDR patta classification vacant land to cultivated lands in Patta No.99 of petitioner's grandfather's land in Survey No.769/2A, Maamandur Village, Chengalpattu Dt and consequently change the patta in petitioner's name. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Kishore For Respondents : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate *****