V.Chinnasamy v. The Tahsildar,

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to remove the names of the private individuals, which include the name of Mrs. Poongavanam in the patta for the properties, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition and thereafter, issue separate patta in the name of the petitioner, based on the petitioner's representations dated 24.04.2023 and 16.07.2024, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.The petitioner claims that by virtue of the Civil Court judgment obtained in the petitioner's favour, the names of the private individuals, which include Mrs.Poongavanam, are to be removed from the patta issued in respect of the properties, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition. The petitioner had given representations on 24.04.2023 and 16.07.2024 to the respondents for the said purpose. Since the said representations were not considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3.Mr.C.Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents, submits that the competent authority, who has got power to remove the names of the individuals, disclosed in the patta, is the Revenue Divisional Officer, Krishnagiri Division, Krishnagiri District.

4.Since the petitioner has not arrayed the Revenue Divisional Officer, Krishnagiri Division, Krishnagiri District as a party respondent in this writ petition, this Court, by exercising its suo motu powers, impleads the Revenue Divisional Officer, Krishnagiri Division, Krishnagiri District as the second respondent in this writ petition. Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendment.

5.No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's representations, as stated supra, are considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing all the necessary parties, which include the parties, whose names are reflected in the patta for the property, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition.

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

7.Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the second respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representations dated 24.04.2023 and 16.07.2024 seeking for removal of the names of the private inidividuals, which include Mrs.Poongavanam from the patta issued for the subject property, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, after hearing the objections of the necessary parties, which include Mrs.Poongavanam and other private individuals, whose names have been disclosed in the patta for the subject property, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 26-03-2026 vga To

1.The Tahsildar, O/o.the Tahsildar, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District - 635 207.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Krishnagiri Division, Krishnagiri District. ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. vga

26-03-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 26-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE V.Chinnasamy Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The Tahsildar, O/o.the Tahsildar, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District - 635 207. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Krishnagiri Division, Krishnagiri District. (2nd respondent impleaded suo motu by AQJ vide order dated 26.03.2026) Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing the respondent to consider and dispose of the Petitioners representations dated 24.04.2023 and 16.07.2024 along with Grievance ID No.TN/REV/KGI/P/MMCR/16JUL24/8448512 and consequently remove the names of the private individuals including Mrs.Poongavanam from the Patta and mutate the Patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of the lands measuring 93 cents in S.No.18/3, 1 Acre 77 cents in S.No.18/4 and 22.5 cents in S.No.18/5 situated within a time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Parthiban For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Jayaprakash Govt.Advocate