S.Vetriselvan v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to execute the sale deed in favour of the petitioner for Plot No. 417/A, T.V.K. Nagar, Chennai – 11, and issue patta falling within the limits of Zone–6, Division–67, Chennai Corporation, based on the petitioner's representations dated 31.03.2010, 10.07.2011, 15.03.2012,

10.12.2012, 12.08.2013, 15.02.2014, 25.11.2014, 12.09.2015, 05.01.2018,

06.03.2019, 05.02.2020, 20.04.2023, 28.06.2024 and lastly on 03.01.2025.

¶2It is averred in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition that by virtue of Government Order in G.O. No. 971 dated 15.07.1987, the petitioner approached the respondents for issuance of patta in respect of the allotment of the plot in T.V.K. Nagar, wherein the petitioner is stated to have been in continuous occupation and enjoyment of the said plot. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in connection with allotment and issuance of patta, the petitioner has given several representations and sought for a direction to the respondents to consider the said representations and pass necessary orders by issuing patta.

¶3The learned Government Counsel appearing for Respondents 1 and 3 submitted that, in coordination with the 2nd respondent, the representation of the petitioner will be disposed of and requested four weeks' time to consider and pass necessary orders.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is of the view that once the subject property has been allotted to the petitioner, the respondents are bound to execute the sale deed legally in favour of the petitioner. In this regard, the respondents are directed to register the sale deed in favour of the petitioner on satisfying the conditions stipulated in the Government Order. The respondents are further directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation on merits and in accordance with law and carry out the entire exercise as directed above within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5Post the writ petition for compliance on 08.09.2026. 23-07-2026 Note : Issue order copy on or before 31/07/2026 nvsri KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. nvsri To

1.The District Collector Chennai District, Singaravelar Maligai, Chennai 600 001.

2.The Chairman Cum Managing Director Taminadu Housing Board, Nandanam, Chennai 600 035.

3.The Tahsildar Perambur Purasawalkam Taluk, Perambur 600 011.

23-07-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and WMP.No.19987 of 2025 S.Vetriselvan s/o.LATE SRINIVASAN NO. 418 THIRU VI KA NAGAR, CHENNAI 600 011. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Chennai District, Singaravelar Maligai, Chennai 600 001. 2.The Chairman Cum Managing Director Taminadu Housing Board, Nandanam, Chennai 600 035. 3.The Tahsildar Perambur Purasawalkam Taluk, Perambur 600 011. Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying for Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to execute sale deed in favour of the petitioner for plot no. 417/A, T. V K Nagar Chennai 11 and issue patta falling within the limits of Zone -6 Division 67, Chennai Corporation within the time frame stipulated by this Honourable Court based on the petitioners representation dated 31.03.2010,10.07.2011,15.03.2012,10.12.2012,12.08.2013,15.02.2014, 25.11.2014,12.09.2015,05.01.2018,06.03.2019,05.02.2020,20.04.2023 28.06.2024 and lastly on 03.01.2025 and pass further orders. For Petitioner(s): T.S.Rajamohan For Respondent(s): Mr. B.Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1 and R3. Mr.V.PRABHAKARAN, FOR R2.