Mohammed Shafi v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the official respondents to issue separate patta in the name of the petitioner for the property, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the petitioner's last representation dated 08.08.2025.

2.The petitioner claims that he traces the title over the property from the year 1931. According to the petitioner, the predecessor in title had exchanged the subject property, which earlier belonging to the temple and by the exchange of land with the temple, the predecessor in title became the owner of the larger extent of land. Thereafter, through subsequent conveyances, the petitioner has now become the owner of the property, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this Page3 of 6 writ petition. The petitioner seeks for issuance of separate patta in his name for the property, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition. The petitioner had given several representations and the last such representation was given on 08.08.2025 to the official respondents seeking for transfer of patta in his name. Since the same was not considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3.Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of respondents1 to 4. Mr.K.Karthikeyan, learned Standing Counsel accepts notice on behalf of respondents 5 and 6.

4.No 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 respondents 5 and 6 and any other third party whom the fourth respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5.This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation. Page4 of 6

6.For the foregoing reasons, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the fourth respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 08.08.2025 seeking for issuance of separate 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 of respondents 5 and 6, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 10-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VGA Page5 of 6 To

¶1The District Collector District Collectorate, Cuddalore District.

¶2The District Revenue Officer The Office of the District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate, Cuddalore District.

¶3The Sub Collector Office of the Sub Collector Chidambaram, Cuddalore District.

¶4The Tahsildar office of the Tahsildar Chidambaram Cuddalore District.

¶5Arulmigu Shir Thillaimannan Temple Rep. by its Trustee Shir Thillaiamman Temple, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District.

¶6The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34. WPoNo.o8618oofo2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSEoJ. VGA WPoNo.o8618oofo2026 10-03-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Mohammed Shafi ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector District Collectorate, Cuddalore District. 2. The District Revenue Officer The Office of the District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate, Cuddalore District. 3. The Sub Collector Office of the Sub Collector Chidambaram, Cuddalore District. 4. The Tahsildar office of the Tahsildar Chidambaram Cuddalore District. 5. Arulmigu Shir Thillaimannan Temple Rep. by its Trustee Shir Thillaiamman Temple, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District. 6. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 6 Directing the respondents 1 to 4 to issue patta in respect of the property bearing Door No. 58, 27/CD , Labbai Street, Chidambaram Municipal Limit, Ward 3, Block No.5, comprised in TS No.249/1 measuring an extent of 2463 sq.ft in favour of the petitioner as sought vide representation lastly dated 08.08.2025 For Petitioner(s): Mr.I.Kowser Nissar For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ravichander, SGP For R1 to R4 Mr.K.Karthikeyan, for R5 and R6 (HR and CE)