R.Kuppusamy v. The District Collector

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to cancel the patta standing in the name of the 4th respondent for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this Writ Petition, based on the petitioner's representations dated 24.03.2026 and 23.02.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.According to the petitioner, the 4th respondent has illegally obtained patta for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this Writ Petition in his name. The petitioner has filed documents along with this Writ Petition in support of the petitioner's representations seeking for cancellation of the 4th respondent's patta.

3.No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's representations are considered on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections of the 4th respondent and any other third party whom the 2nd respondent deem fit to enquire, within a time frame to be fixed by this Page2 of 4 Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representations.

4.For the foregoing reason, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the 2nd respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representations dated 24.03.2026 and 23.02.2026, seeking for cancellation of the patta standing in the name of the 4th respondent for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this Writ Petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner and after hearing the objections of the 4th respondent and any other third party, whom the 2nd respondent deem fit to enquire, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. However, there shall be no order as to costs. 09-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSA Page3 of 4

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J. GSA To

¶1The District Collector Villupuram Villupuram District.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer Tindivanam Range Villupuram District.

¶3The Tahsildar Gingee Taluk Villupuram District. 09-04-2026 Page4 of 4

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE R.Kuppusamy ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Villupuram Villupuram District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Tindivanam Range Villupuram District. 3. The Tahsildar Gingee Taluk Villupuram District. 4. Muniyammal ..Respondent(s) PRAYER – This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd Respondent to consider the representations dated 24.03.2026 and 23.02.2026 and subsequently to cancel the patta given to 4th respondent for the lands comprised in old survey no. N188-8 New Survey No. 188/39 measuring to an extent of 1116 sq.ft. are situated at Kattuchithamur Village, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District. Page1 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Kannagi For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate (For R1 to R3)