V.Sathiyavani v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 8.12.2025 and to effect mutation of revenue records in the names of the petitioner and the other legal heirs of Late V.K.Veerapandian in respect of the land admeasuring 1 acre in Survey No. 2/2 of Jakkanarai Village, Kotagiri Taluk, Nilgiris District within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made a representation dated 08.12.2025 to the 1st respondent seeking to effect mutation of revenue records in the names of the petitioner and the other legal heirs of Late V.K.Veerapandian in respect of the land admeasuring 1 acre in Survey No. 2/2 of Jakkanarai Village, Kotagiri Taluk, Nilgiris District. Page3 of 6 However, the said representation was not considered by the 1st respondent. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 08.12.2025 will be considered and disposed of within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

4.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents.

5.Considering the submission made by both parties and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 5th respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 08.12.2025, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Page4 of 6

7.Post the matter under the caption "For Reporting Compliance" on

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¶1The District Collector, Udhagamandalam, Nilgiris District 643 001.

¶2The Sub Collector, Coonoor, Nilgiris District 643 101.

¶3The District Revenue Officer, Udhagamandalam, Nilgiris District 643 101.

¶4The Revenue Divisional Officer, Coonoor, Nilgiris District 643 101.

¶5The Tahsildar, Kotagiri Taluk, Nilgiris District 643 217. WPoNo.o17473oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. rst WPoNo.o17473oofo2026 03-06-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY V.Sathiyavani D/o. Late. V.K.Veerapandian, No.10/406, Roprai, Aravenu, Kotagiri, Nilgiris District 643 217. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Udhagamandalam, Nilgiris District 643 001. 2. The Sub Collector, Coonoor, Nilgiris District 643 101. 3. The District Revenue Officer, Udhagamandalam, Nilgiris District 643 101. 4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Coonoor, Nilgiris District 643 101. 5. The Tahsildar Kotagiri Taluk, Nilgiris district 643 217 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's Page2 of 6 representation dated 8.12.2025 and to effect mutation of revenue records in the names of the petitioner and the other Legal heirs of Late V.K.Veerapandian in respect of the land admeasuring 1 acre in Survey No. 2/2 of Jakkanarai Village, Kotagiri Taluk, Nilgiris District within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): M/s.Chenthoori Pugazendhi For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran Governmemnt's Counsel