S.Adhiraj v. The District Collector of Kancheepuram

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to implement the order of the 4th respondent, dated 09.03.2015 based on the petitioner's representation, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2According to the petitioner, as early as on 09.03.2015 itself, the 4th respondent, by his proceedings, has recommended the case of the petitioner for grant of patta for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition. According to him, despite the same, patta has not been issued in favour of the petitioner. The petitioner claims that he continuous to be in possession of the property. He had given a representation on 17.02.2025 to the official respondents for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered, this writ petition has been filed. Page No.2 of 6

¶3Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4. Since no adverse order is passed against the 5th respondent, notice to the 5th respondent is dispensed with.

¶4No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections of all the necessary parties, which includes the 5th respondent, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶5For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 1st respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation, dated 17.02.2025 seeking grant of patta in the name of the petitioner, after giving due consideration to the proceedings of the 4th respondent, dated 09.03.2015 as well as the supporting document produced by the petitioner, and after hearing the objections of all the necessary parties, which includes the 5th respondent herein, within Page No.3 of 6 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.

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1.The District Collector of Kancheepuram, Collectorate, Kancheepuram.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Kancheepuram.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kancheepuram.

4.The Special Tahsildar, Town Land Tax Scheme, Kancheepuram. Page No.5 of 6 ABDUL QUDDHOSE,

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 09.04.2026 CORAM : THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE S.Adhiraj ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector of Kancheepuram, Collectorate, Kancheepuram. 2.The District Revenue Officer, Kancheepuram. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kancheepuram. 4.The Special Tahsildar, Town Land Tax Scheme, Kancheepuram. 5.G.Radhakrishnan ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to implement the order Na.Ka. RPT- 369/2014 dated 09.03.2015 of the 4th Respondent by considering petitioner representation dated 17.02.2025 and direct them to issue patta for petitioner land measuring 3575 square feet, comprised in Town Survey No.2546 in Ward No.2, Part 29, together Page No.1 of 6 with building constructed thereon in Kancheepuram in the Petitioner's possession and enjoyment for the past 7 decades. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Agilesh For Respondents : Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader [R1 to R4] Notice dispensed with [R5] *****