S.Shanmugasundaram v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the petitioner's representation for cancellation of patta, pertaining to the subject property.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that in this case, originally, the patta, pertaining to the subject property, stands in the name of the petitioner's father. Now, there is an encroachment in the said property by some unknown persons, against which, a representation was filed by the petitioner. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petiton.

¶3In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed within a period of 8 weeks. Page3 of 5

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondents and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 26.09.2024 and after issuing notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing, to all the concerned parties, 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.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 20-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To

¶1The District Collector Coimbatore Collectorate Building, Coimbatore -641 018

¶2The District Revenue Officer Coimbatore Collectorate Building, Coimbatore -641 018 Page4 of 5

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer Coimbatore North, Koundampalayam, Coimbatore -641 030

¶4The Tahsildar Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District -641 301 WPoNo.o17301oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. nsa WPoNo.o17301oofo2026 20-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY S.Shanmugasundaram No.9/195A Saratha Nagar, Koiyyamara Thottam, Karamadai, Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District. -641 104 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Coimbatore Collectorate Building, Coimbatore -641 018 2. The District Revenue Officer Coimbatore Collectorate Building, Coimbatore -641 018 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Coimbatore North, Koundampalayam, Coimbatore -641 030 4. The Tahsildar Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District -641 301 5. M/s. Hindusthan Steel and alloys, Rep. By its Managing Partner, No.67, Avarampalayam road, K.r. Puram, Coimbatore -641 006 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st to 4th Respondents to cancel the Page2 of 5 patta bearing No.2743 for petitioners lands comprised in S.F. No.26/1 of Karamadai Village, Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District in the name Gopal S/o. Rangasamy and consequently issue a patta for the same in petitioners name For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.A.Sai Govindaraja For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt.Advocate for R1 to 4 R5 – No appearance