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K.Balachandran v. The District Collector

DISPOSED OF
Court
High Court of Madras
Decided
2 June 2026
Bench
Krishnan Ramasamyauthor
Case no.
WP 15520/2026

Judgment

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.01.2026.

¶2Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

¶3By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 20.01.2026 before the respondents, requesting for issuance of patta pertaining to the subject property in favour of the petitioner. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

¶5In reply, the learned counsel for the respondents would submit that some documents were not furnished by the petitioner and if it is furnished, the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders. Page2 of 5

¶6Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶7In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the petitioner to furnish all the relevant documents before the respondent. Upon receipt of the same, the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 20.01.2026 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.

¶9Post this matter for reporting compliance on 03.08.2026. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To

¶1The District Collector Chennai District Singaravelar Maligai Rajaji Salai, chennai-600 001 Page3 of 5

¶2The Revenue Divisional officer Alandur Division chennai south revenue Division office Guindy, chennai-600032

¶3The TEahsildar Alandur Taluk Alandur Taluk office, 14, Dairy Farm Road, St.Thomas Mount Alandur chennai-600 061 Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o15520oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. nsa WPoNo.o15520oofo2026 02-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Case details

Parties and counsel

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K.Balachandran s/O.Karmegam Plot No. to 31 TO 37 Jeevan Nagar, 5th street Adambakkam Alandhur Chennai-600088 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Chennai District Singaravelar Maligai Rajaji Salai chennai-600 001 2. The Revenue Divisional officer Alandur Division chennai south revenue Division office Guindy, chennai-600032 3. The Tahsildar Alandur Taluk Alandur Taluk office, 14, Dairy Farm Road, St.Thomas Mount Alandur, chennai-600 061 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta in survey No.104/1 Plot Nos.31 to 31 Jeevan Nagar, 5th street, Adambakkam, chennai-600 088 by considering the petitioners representation dated 20.1.2026 within a time frame fixed by this Honble court Page1 of 5 For Petitioner(s): M/s.K.Muthuraman For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt's counsel

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