N.Kumar v. The District Collector,

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to cancel patta Nos.570 and 1794 standing in the name of the respondents 4 to 9 and issue separate patta in the name of the petitioner for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition based on the petitioner's representation dated

06.03.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2According to the petitioner, the respondents 4 to 9 have fraudulently and illegally obtained patta Nos.570 and 1794 in their name. The petitioner seeks for cancellation of the said pattas and for issuance of separate patta in favour of the petitioner. The petitioner had given a representation on 06.03.2026 to the official respondent for the said purpose. Since the said representation have not been considered till date, this writ petition has been filed.

¶3Mr. R. P. Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. Since no adverse orders are passed against the respondents 4 to 9, notice to the respondents 4 to 9 is dispensed with by this Court.

¶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 the respondents 4 to 9 as well as any other third party whom the second respondent deems it fit to enquire within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶5This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2026.

¶6For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the second respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2026, seeking for cancellation of patta Nos.570 and 1794 standing in the name of the respondents 4 to 9 and for issuance of separate patta in the name of the petitioner for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after hearing the objections of the respondents 4 to 9 as well as any other third party whom the second respondent deems it fit to enquire.

¶7Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. 28-04-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To

1.The District collector, Dharmapuri District, Collectorate Office, Dharmapuri District - 636705.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karimangalam Division, Dharmapuri District - 635 111.

3.The Tahsildar, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 635 111. ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. ab

28-04-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE 1. N.Kumar S/o.Late Nakulan, Door No.4/340/A2, Thendral Nagar, K.N.Savalur, kadagathur (post), Dharmapuri District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector, Dharmapuri District, Collectorate Office, Dharmapuri District - 636705. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karimangalam Division, Dharmapuri District - 635 111. 3.The Tahsildar, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 635 111. 4.Thangavel Nos.4 to 9 are residing at mallikuttai village, karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 635111. 5.Govindammal Nos.4 to 9 are residing at mallikuttai village, karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 635111. 6.velan Nos.4 to 9 are residing at mallikuttai village, karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 635111. 7.kalaivani Nos.4 to 9 are residing at mallikuttai village, karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 635111. 8.Thirumurugan Nos.4 to 9 are residing at mallikuttai village, karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 635111. 9.Thangamani Nos.4 to 9 are residing at mallikuttai village, karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 635111. Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing the 2nd respondent/RDO to consider and dispose of the petitioners representation dated 06.03.2026 seeking cancellation of Patta Nos.570 and 1794 issued in the names of respondent Nos.4 to 9 in respect of survey Nos.2, 3, 479 and 480 situate at mallikuttai village, karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapur District and consequently direct the 3rd respondent/Tahsildar to conduct a proper survey, effect necessary corrections in the revenue records and issue separate patta in favour of the petitioner for th lands legally belonging to him. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Krishna moorthy For Respondent(s): Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Govt.Advocate For R1 to R3 R4 to R9 - notice dispensed with