K.Manimaran v. The District Collector

Order The petitioner seeks for restoration of patta in his name for the property, morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition. Page2 of 4

2.According to the petitioner, he is the absolute owner of the property, morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition. According to the petitioner, the patta, which was earlier standing in the name of the petitioner's father N.Krishnaraj, was ordered to be cancelled erroneously. In such circumstances, the petitioner had given representations dated 25.11.2024 and 20.11.2025 to the respondents seeking for restoration of patta in his name.

3.As seen from the documents filed along with this writ petition, based on the representations of the petitioner, proceedings have been initiated by the Revenue Divisional Officer Villupuram and the said proceedings are pending consideration.

4.The competent authority to dispose of the petitioner's representations is the Revenue Divisional Officer, Villupuram. Since the competent authority to adjudicate the petitioner's representations seeking for restoration of patta is the Revenue Divisional Officer, Villupuram, this Court, by exercising its suo motu powers, impleads the Revenue Divisional Officer, Villupuram as the party third respondent in this writ petition. Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendment.

5.Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. Page3 of 4

6.No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if a direction is issued to the newly impleaded third respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representations, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing all the necessary parties, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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

8.For the foregoing reasons, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the third respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representations dated 25.11.2024and 20.11.2025 seeking for restoration of patta in favour of the petitioner for the property, morefully described in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner and after hearing all the necessary parties, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 21-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VGA Page4 of 4 ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. VGA To

¶1The District Collector Villupruam Distrct, Tamil nadu 605 602

¶2The Tahsildar Vanue Taluk officer, Vanur, Villupuram District, Tamil nadu 605 109 21-04-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K.Manimaran ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Villupruam Distrct, Tamil nadu 605 602 2. The Tahsildar Vanue Taluk officer, Vanur, Villupuram District, Tamil nadu 605 109 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Villupuram (third respondent is suo motu impleaded by this Court vide order dated 21.04.2026) ..Respondent(s) Directing the Respondents to take necessary action in terms of the representation filed before the respondents on 25.11.2024 and 20.11.2025 within the time limits as fixed by this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Suresh For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ravichander,SGP