R. Santhalakshmi v. The Revenue Divisional Officer (Avadi Division)

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to issue patta, FMB sketch, chitta and adangal records in the name of the petitioner, namely R.Santhalakshmi for the properties morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 20.01.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The petitioner claims that she is the owner of the properties morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, and is in possession of the same. She seeks for issuance of patta, FMB sketch, chitta and adangal in her name. She had given a representation to the respondents on 20.01.2026 for the said purpose. Since the same was not considered by the respondents till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶3Mr.C.Jayaprakash, 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, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the Page No.2 of 4 petitioner and after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners and any other party, whom the 1st respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

¶5For the foregoing reasons, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the 1st respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 20.01.2026 seeking issuance of patta, FMB sketch, chitta and adangal in favour of the petitioner for the properties 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 third party, whom the 1st respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

17.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp Page No.3 of 4 ABDUL QUDDHOSE,

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1.The Revenue Divisional Officer (Avadi Division), Kakkalur, Tiruvallur – 602 001.

2.The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk, Tiruvallur – 600 072.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 17.03.2026 CORAM : THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE R.Santhalakshmi, Represented by her Power Agent, M.Meeran ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer (Avadi Division), Kakkalur, Tiruvallur – 602 001. 2.The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk, Tiruvallur – 600 072. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 20.01.2026 and consequently, directing them to issue Patta, FMB Sketch, Chitta and Adangal Records in the name of petitioner principal, R.Santhalakshmi, W/o. Ramu pertaining to the Petition Lands, bearing Plot Nos.117 and 118, comprised in Survey Nos.90 and 91, in the approved layout known as "Shri Bhavvani Nagar", now situated at Pothur Village, Avadi Taluk (earlier at Ambattur Taluk), Tiruvallur District, within the Sub-Registration District of Avadi (earlier Redhills) and Registration District of Tiruvallur (earlier North Chennai), admeasuring to a combined total extent of 2400 square feet. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Shahul Hameed For Respondents : Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate ***** Page No.1 of 4