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Mrs.P.Geethalakshmi v. The District Collector

DISPOSED OF
Court
High Court of Madras
Decided
24 April 2026
Bench
Abdul Quddhoseauthor
Case no.
WP 14585/2026

Judgment

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to issue patta in favour of the petitioner for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the petitioner's online application, dated 31.07.2025 and representation, dated 24.03.2026.

¶2The petitioner seeks issuance of patta in her name. He had submitted an application through online on 31.07.2025 and has also given a representation to the respondents on 24.03.2026 for the said purpose. Since the same were not considered by the respondents till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶3Mr.C.Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of respondents.

¶4No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's application and representation, as stated supra, is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner and after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners and any other party, whom the 4th respondent Page3 of 4 deems it fit to enquire, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's application and representation.

¶5For the foregoing reasons, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the 4th respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's application dated 31.07.2025 and representation dated

24.03.2026 seeking issuance of patta in the name of the petitioner for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner and after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners and any other party, whom the 4th respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a period of twelve

(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

24.04.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order sp To

¶1The District Collector, Chennai, Chennai District.

¶2The District Revenue Officer, Chennai, Chennai District.

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer, Perambur, Chennai.

¶4The Tahsildar, Perambur Taluk, Chennai. WPoNo.o14585oofo2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSEoJ. sp WPoNo.o14585oofo2026

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Case details

Parties and counsel

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24.04.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE P.Geethalakshmi ...Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Chennai, Chennai District. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Chennai, Chennai District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Perambur, Chennai. 4. The Tahsildar Perambur Taluk, Chennai. ...Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta in favour of the petitioner for the private passage admeasuring to an extent of 290 sq.ft. (5 Ft x 58 Ft) (as per document) and 425 sq.ft actually available on ground situated at the R.S.No.450/5, Old Door No.35, New Door No.40, Kumaraswamy Mudali Street (Rear Portion), Extension of Paddy Field Road, Perambur Chennai – 11 by consider the petitioner's application dated 31.07.2025 and representation dated 24.03.2026 and grant such other relief which the Court may deem fit and proper under the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner: Mr.R.Rajarajan For Respondents: Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate *****

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