S.Vadivel v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to rectify the alleged mistake in the FMB sketch for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the exchange deed dated 13.07.1977 by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 23.01.2026.

¶2Based on the exchange deed, dated 13.07.1977, the petitioner seeks rectification of the alleged mistake in the FMB sketch for the property morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ peetition. He had given a representation on 23.01.2026 to the respondents 3 and 4 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶3Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader, 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 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, Page No.2 of 4 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 3rd respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 23.01.2026 seeking for rectification of the alleged mistake in the FMB sketch for the property morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, 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. No costs.

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1.The District Collectorate, Office of Collectorate, Kallakurichi District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the DRO, Kallakurichi District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Divisonal Officer, Kallakurichi District.

4.The Tahsildar, Officer of the Tahsildar, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi 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 S.Vadivel ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collectorate, Office of Collectorate, Kallakurichi District. 2.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the DRO, Kallakurichi District. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Divisonal Officer, Kallakurichi District. 4.The Tahsildar, Officer of the Tahsildar, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd and 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2026 and direct the respondent authorities to rectify the mistake in the FMB and Patta in the light of the exchange deed dated 13.07.1977 within a time to be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rajakumar For Respondents : Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader ***** Page No.1 of 4