E.Joseph v. The Commissionerate of Land Administration

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2026 and cancel the re-classification of patta lands in Adhanur Village (Old Sriperumpudur Taluk) presently Kundrathur Taluk, Kacheepuram District, Sub Registration District of Guduvanchery and within the limits of Adhanur Panchayat, comprised in Survey Nos.347/ 2A, 347/2B and 347/3 to an extent of 37.11 acres and Patta Nos.305, 495 and 951 into Government lands, and restore the said lands in the petitioner's name.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner, who is the owner of the property comprised in Survey Nos.347/ 2A, 347/2B and 347/3, Adhanur Village (Old Sriperumpudur Taluk) presently Kundrathur Taluk, Kacheepuram District, Sub Registration District of Guduvanchery, paid land tax upto the year 2011, after which, for a few years, he forgot to pay the same; when he approached the third respondent for payment of land tax with arrears, the latter refused to accept the same sans any reason; aggrieved, the petitioner addressed a representation dated 31.05.2022 to the fourth respondent requesting acceptance of land tax from the year 2012 to 2022 but in vain; subsequently, learning that his land has been re-classified as Government poramboke land notwithstanding the fact that it is in his possession, the petitioner addressed a representation dated 16.03.2026 to the respondents requesting re-classification of the land and consequently, to restore the land in his name; since his representation has been kept pending without consideration, this writ petition has been filed seeking the aforesaid relief.

¶3Ms. Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government Counsel, accepting notice for the respondents, submitted that the first respondent will consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2026 within a period of twelve weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the limited scope of the relief sought in the writ petition, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2026, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved persons, if any, and also after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Connected Writ Miscellaneous Petitioner stands closed. 20-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRM To

¶1The Commissionerate of Land Administration 2nd Floor Ezhilagam Complex Chepauk Chennai 600 005

¶2The District Collector Kanchipuram District Kanchipuram

¶3The District Revenue Officer Collectorate Vandavasi Salai Little Kanchipuram Kanchipuram 631 501

¶4The Thasildar Kundrathur Taluk Chennai 600 069 Kanchipuram District

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. SRM

20.06.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P. No. 15447 of 2026 and W.M.P.No.16690 of 2026 E.Joseph ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Commissionerate of Land Administration 2nd Floor Ezhilagam Complex Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 2. The District Collector Kanchipuram District Kanchipuram 3. The District Revenue Officer Collectorate Vandavasi Salai Little Kanchipuram Kanchipuram - 631 501 4. The Thasildar Kundrathur Taluk Chennai - 600 069 Kanchipuram District ..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2026 and cancel the re-classification of patta land in Adhanur Village (Old Sriperumpudur Taluk) presently Kundrathur Taluk, Kacheepuram District, Sub Registration District of Guduvanchery and within the limits of Adhanur Panchayat, comprised in Survey No 347/ 2A, 347/2B and 347/3 to an extent of 37.11 acres and Patta Nos.305, 495 and 951 into Government land and restore the said land in the petitioner's name. For petitioner Mr. S. Pushpakaran For respondents Ms.Inthu Karunakaran Government Counsel