K.Marannan v. The Reveneu Divisional Officer

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to cancel the patta bearing No.27 standing in the name of one Late Ayyasamy for the property morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, and thereafter, to issue patta in favour of the petitioner for the very same property, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 28.11.2025.

¶2The petitioner seeks cancellation of patta bearing No.27 standing in the name of one Late Ayyasamy. He claims that the said Ayyasamy is no more and he is represented by his legal representative. He claims that erroneously patta No.27 was issued in the name of said Ayyasamy. He seeks cancellation of the same through his representation, dated 28.11.2025. Since the said representation was not considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶3Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

¶4No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with, after hearing the objections of all the parties, which includes the legal heirs of Late Ayyasamy, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not Page3 of 4 expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

¶5For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 28.11.2025 seeking cancellation of patta bearing No.27 standing in the name of Late Ayyasamy and for issuance of 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 all the necessary parties, which includes the legal heirs of Late Ayyasamy, 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. 02-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Jer To The Revenue Divisional officer, Coimbatore South, Gopalapuram, Coimbatore-18. WPoNo.o11346oofo2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSE,oJ. Jer WPoNo.o11346oofo2026 02-04-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K.Marannan, S/o.Kandasamy, 13/31, Nehruji Street, Semmedu, Perur Taluk, Coimbatore-641 114. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Revenue Divisional Officer, Coimbatore South, Gopalapuram, Coimbatore-18. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to conduct an enquiry after giving opportunity to all concerned for cancellation of Patta No.27 issued in the name of one late Ayyasamy, son of Pathe Gounder and his legal heirs as far as S.F.No.961/2C in Ikkarai Boluvampatti Village, Perur Taluk, Coimbatore District which actually belongs to the Petitioner and is also in the possession of the Petitioner and consequently to issue patta for S.F.No.961/2C to the Petitioner herein based on the representation of the petitioner dated 28.11.2025 within the time stipulated by this Honourable Court and pass such further or other orders. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Purushothaman For Respondent(s): Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate Page2 of 4