Nagamma v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the official respondents to cancel the patta, which is now standing in the name of private respondents 4 to 8 for the property, morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition and thereafter, issue separate patta in the name of the petitioner.

2.Since the competent authority to adjudicate the petitioner's representation seeking for cancellation of patta standing in the name of respondents 4 to 8 is the Revenue Divisional Officer, Hosur, this Court, by exercising its suo motu powers, impleads the Revenue Divisional Officer, Hosur as the party ninth respondent in this writ petition. Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendment.

3.According to the petitioner, despite the pendency of the civil suit, respondents 4 to 8 have obtained patta in their favour for the property, which is the subject matter of the civil suit. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation on 24.10.2024 with the official respondents seeking for cancellation of patta standing in the name of respondents 4 to 8 and for issuance of separate patta in her name. Since the same has not been considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition. Page3 of 6

4.Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 to 3 and 9. Since no adverse order is being passed against respondents 4 to 8, notice to respondents 4 to 8 is dispensed with by this Court.

5.No prejudice would be caused to the official respondents if the petitioner's representation, as stated supra, is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner and after hearing the objections of respondents 4 to 8 and any other third party whom the ninth respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

6.This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

7.For the foregoing reasons, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the ninth respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation seeking for cancellation of patta, which is now standing in the name of private respondents 4 to 8 for the property, morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition and for issuance of separate patta in the name of the petitioner, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner and after hearing the Page4 of 6 objections of respondents 4 to 8 and any other third party whom the ninth respondent deems fit to enquire, within a period of 12 weeks thereafter. No costs. 16-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VGA Page5 of 6 To

¶1The District Collector Krishnagiri District.

¶2The District Revenue Officer Krishnagiri District

¶3The Thasildar Shoolagiri, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District WPoNo.o13503oofo2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSEoJ. VGA WPoNo.o13503oofo2026 16-04-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Nagamma ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Krishnagiri District 2. The District Revenue Officer Krishnagiri District 3. The Thasildar Shoolagiri, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District 4. Krishnappa 5. Krishnaveni 6. Shanmugam 7. Murugamma 8. Puttappa 9.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Hosur. ..Respondent(s) Directing the respondents to dispose off the representation dated 24.10.2024 within a time limit fixed by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.C.Vishwanth For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ravichander,SGP For R1 to R3 & 9 ND/W -R4 to R8 -Pvt Page2 of 6