K.S.Venkatesh v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition has been filed, challenging the impugned order dated

22.01.2026 issued by the third respondent, rejecting the petitioner's application seeking for issuance of patta in his name for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition on the ground that it is a non speaking order and on the ground that the impugned order has been passed in violation of the principles of natural justice.

¶2As seen from the impugned order dated 22.01.2026, the third respondent has not given any reason for rejecting the petitioner's application, seeking for issuance of patta in his name. The petitioner was also not afforded any opportunity of hearing by the third respondent prior to passing of the impugned order dated 22.01.2026.

¶3Since the impugned order dated 22.01.2026 is a non-speaking order and is an order passed in violation of the principles of natural justice, necessarily, the impugned order dated 22.01.2026 has to be quashed and the matter has to be remanded back to the third respondent for fresh consideration on merits and in accordance with law.

¶4Accordingly, the impugned order dated 22.01.2026 issued by the third respondent is hereby quashed and the matter is remanded back to the third respondent for fresh consideration on merits and in accordance with law. The petitioner shall submit a written explanation to the third respondent along with supporting documents, stating as to how the petitioner is entitled for the grant of patta in his name for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of the same, within the stipulated time, the third respondent after giving due consideration to the written explanation submitted by the petitioner and the supporting documents produced by the petitioner, shall pass a final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks thereafter.

¶5With the aforesaid directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. Consequently, connected writ miscellaneous petition is closed. 24-03-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To

1.The District Collector Krishnagiri District.

2.The Revenue Divisional officer Hosur Division, Krishnagiri District.

3.The Tahsildar Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. WPeNo.e9788eofe2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSEoJ. ab WPoNo.o9788oofo2026 ANDoWMPoNO.o10560o OFo2026 24-03-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE AND WMP NO. 10560 OF 2026 1. K.S.Venkatesh Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Krishnagiri District. 2.The Revenue Divisional officer Hosur Division, Krishnagiri District. 3.The Tahsildar Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. Respondent(s) PRAYER Calling for the records relating to the rejection of Patta Transfer Application bearing Application No.2025/ 0105/ 31/ 723856 dated 28.11.2025 passed by the 3rd respondent Tahsildar, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District, quash the same and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to effect patta transfer in respect of the suit property comprised in Survey No.470/3A1A measuring an extent of 0.46 cents situated at Nandhimangalam Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District, within such time as may be fixed by this Court For Petitioner(s): Mr.Sivakumar Rajappan For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Jayaprakash Govt.Advocate For Respondent