Mr.Vinny Thomas v. Revenue Divisional Officer,

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to issue 'No Objection Certificate' in favour of the petitioner for the sale of the property, morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page2 of 4

2.According to the petitioner, the property, morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition has been assigned in favour of the petitioner's mother's predecessor in title. The petitioner seeks for sale of the portion of the property, which is morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition. He has given representations to the respondents seeking for issuance of 'No Objection Certificate', which includes the last representation given on 29.09.2025. Since the same have not been considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3.Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4.The petitioner has filed supporting documents along with this writ petition in support of his case for issuance of 'No Objection Certificate' by the respondents. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the same.

5.No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if a direction is issued to the first respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation seeking for issuance of 'No Objection Certificate' for the sale of the property, morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page3 of 4

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 first respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 29.09.2025 seeking for issuance of 'No Objection Certificate' for the sale of the property, morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The respondents are directed to act upon the webcopy of this order. No costs. 07-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VGA To

¶1Revenue Divisional Officer, Gudalur - 643 212.

¶2The Tahsildar, Gudalur - 643 212. WPoNo.o11304oofo2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSEoJ. VGA WPoNo.o11304oofo2026 07-04-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Mr.Vinny Thomas ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Revenue Divisional Officer, Gudalur - 643 212. 2. The Tahsildar, Gudalur - 643 212. ..Respondent(s) To direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to take further necessary steps and dispose the proceedings initiated before the 1st respondent in Na.Ka.A3/11800387/2025-A3 to provide a No objection certificate for the purpose of alienating 0.27 Acres out of the land comprised in Survey No.1061/3C, situated in Gudalur Village, Gudalur Taluk, Nilgiris District. For Petitioner(s): Ms.Gopika Nambiar For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ravichander, Spl.G.P.