K.P.Thajudeen v. The District Collector,

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's petition dated 19/08/2024 for transfer of patta.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the landed properties, measuring an extent of 69.94 cents comprised in several survey numbers situated at Pachayankuppam and Karaikadu Villages, Cuddalore, belong to the Wakf, viz., Sherkhan Sahib Durga, Cuddalore. The petitioner herein is the Mutawalli of the said Wakf. One late Rathinapillai had entered into an agreement of lease with the then Mutawalli vide a registered Lease Deed dated 06.09.1915 for a period of 99 years, which came to an end on 06.09.2014. However, the legal heirs of the lessee, who are respondents 4 and 5 herein, have got the patta mutated in their favour in respect of the subject property and are currently in possession of the same. Hence, the petitioner presented a representation dated 19.08.2024 before the 1st respondent to cancel the patta granted to the lessee in relation to the subject property. Since the said petition has not been disposed of to date, the petitioner has approached this Court. Page3 of 5

¶3In reply, the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 submitted that the petitioner's representation/petition dated

19.08.2024 will be disposed of by the 3rd respondent within a period of six weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Counsel for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above, this Court without going into the merits of the matter, directs the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation/petition dated 19.08.2024 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the private respondents.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 20-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK Page4 of 5 To

¶1The District Collector, Cuddalore District, Office Of Collectorate, Manjakuppam, Cuddaloe 607

001.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cuddalore Division, Office Of Collectorate, Cuddalore 607 001.

¶3The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Beach Road, Cuddalore 607 001. WPoNo.o17904oofo2025 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. sk WPoNo.o17904oofo2025 20-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K.P.Thajudeen S/o.T.S.K.Peeran, Mutawalli Of Sherkahan Sahib Durga, No.3a, Sherkhan Ghori Lane, Sunnambukkara Street, Cuddalore O.T. 607 003. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Cuddalore District, Office Of Collectorate, Manjakuppam, Cuddaloe 607 001. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cuddalore Division, Office Of Collectorate, Cuddalore 607 001. 3. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Beach Road, Cuddalore 607 001. 4. Mrs. Sandhanalakshmi, W/o. R.V.Copalan, No.199 O Block Ganapathy Colony, Anna Nagar East, Chennai 600 102. 5. Mr.V.G. Karthigeyan, S/o.R.V.Gopalan, No.199, O Block Ganapathy Colony, Anna Nagar East, Chennai 600 102. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioners petition dated 19/08/2024 vide No,9737988 relating to patta transfer and dispose of the same within a time to be so fixed by this Court. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Ms.C.N.Prarthana for Mr.R.Rajavelavan For Respondent(s): Mrs.Inthu Karunakaran, Government Counsel for R1 to R3 Mr.A.Veeerasamy for R4 and R5