K.Gnanaprakash v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to cancel the patta standing in the name of one Chakkarapani for the properties morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 27.05.2024.

¶2The petitioner had filed supporting documents along with his representation dated 27.05.2024 with the 2nd respondent seeking for cancellation of patta for the property morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition now standing in the name of Chakkarapani. Since the representation of the petitioner was not considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶3Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 5.

¶4No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with, Page3 of 4 after hearing the objections of Mr.Chakkarapani and any other party, whom the 2nd 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.

¶5For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation, dated 27.05.2024 seeking for cancellation of patta standing in the name of the Mr.Chakkarapani for the property morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner and after hearing the objections, if any, from Mr.Chakkarapani and any other party, whom the 2nd 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. 26-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RKA Page4 of 4

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J. RKA

¶1The District collector Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

¶2The District Revenue officer Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

¶3The REveneu Divisional officer o/o.Revenue divisional officer, Cheyyar.

¶4The Tahsildar Vembakkam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai district.

¶5The Head Surveyor Vembakkam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai district. 26-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 26-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K.Gnanaprakash S/o.Late.Kannan, Kanniyamman Koil Street, Sholvaram vilalge and post, Vembakkam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai. 2. The District Revenue officer Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai. 3. The Revenue Divisional officer o/o.Revenue divisional officer, Cheyyar. 4. The Tahsildar Vembakkam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai district. 5. The Head Surveyor Vembakkam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai district. ..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to consider and dispose of the petitioner representation dated 27.05.2024 seeking cancellation of the patta issued in favour of Chakkarapani in respect of the land in Survey No.3/28 measuring an extent of 6.5 cents situated at Sholvaram Village, Page2 of 4 Vembakkam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District within a time frame to be fixed by this Honourable Court For Petitioner(s): M/s.T.Malar Magal For Respondent(s): Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Govt.Advocate