K.Ramadass v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to issue patta in favour of the petitioner for the Gramanathan land morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the petitioner's representation, dated

17.02.2026.

¶2Since the aforesaid representation of the petitioner has not been considered by the respondents, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶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, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner and after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners and any other party, whom the 3rd 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. Page No.2 of 4

¶5For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 17.02.2026 seeking issuance of patta in favour 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 third party, whom the 3rd respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the aforesaid direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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1.The District Collector, Collector Officer, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur – 636 001.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Poonamalli Taluk, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur – 636 001.

3.The Tahsildar, Poonamallee Taluk, Poonamallee Taluk Office, Poonamallee, Thiruvallur District. Page No.3 of 4 ABDUL QUDDHOSE,

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 17.03.2026 CORAM : THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K.Ramadass ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Collector Officer, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur – 636 001. 2.Revenue Divisional Officer, Poonamalli Taluk, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur – 636 001. 3.The Tahsildar, Poonamallee Taluk, Poonamallee Taluk Office, Poonamallee, Thiruvallur District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta for the Gramanatham Land situated at Soranjeri-A Village and Anaikattuchery Thiruniravur Firka, Poonamallee Taluk, Thiruvallur District comprised in Old Survey No.19/2 and New Survey No.265 admeasuring fifteen cents which is in petitioner's occupation. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Muthusamy For Respondents : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate ***** Page No.1 of 4