V.Selvaraj v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to issue the Grama Natham Patta for Old Natham SF. No.147/1 part, Sub Divided into Natham SF. No.147/1A1, New Natham SF No.418/7, to an extent of 370.50 sq.feet in Zamin Uthukulli Village, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District based on the title deeds and include the petitioner name in the separate Natham Patta No.1823 on par with new Natham Patta granted in SF No.420/13

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner's grandmother had purchased the subject property in the year 1922 and patta was also issued in her name. The petitioner's family is in possession of the said property since the year 1922. Now, the petitioner filed a representation dated 10.02.2022 to include his name in the patta of the subject property based on the title deed. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

¶3In reply, the learned counsel 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.

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

¶5In the case on hand, it appears that the petitioner's family is in possession of the subject property since the year 1922 and they had also constructed a house therein. Now, the petitioner filed a representation dated

10.02.2022 to include his name in the patta of the subject property based on the title deed. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date.

¶6In view of the above, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2022 and dispose of the same within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If there is any doubt with regard to the construction of house and residing of petitioner, the respondent shall conduct enquiry and thereafter, decide the matter on merits and in accordance with law.

¶7With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 07-04-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The District Collector District Collectorate, Coimbatore

2.The Sub Collector, Pollachi Division, Coimbatore.

3.The Thasildhar, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore. KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. nsa

07-04-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY V.Selvaraj S/o.Late.Vengatachalam No.15/14, Velalar Street, Zamin Uthukulli Village, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector District Collectorate, Coimbatore 2.The Sub Collector, Pollachi Division, Coimbatore. 3.The Thasildhar, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore. 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 the Grama Natham Patta for Old Natham SF. No.147/1 part, Sub Divided into Natham SF. No.147/1A1, New Natham SF No.418/7, to an extent of 370.50 sq.feet in Zamin Uthukulli Village, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District based on the title deeds and include the petitioner name in the separate Natham Patta No.1823 on par with new Natham Patta granted in SF No.420/13 For Petitioner(s): Mr.Ma.P.Thangavel For Respondent(s): Mr.T.K.Saravanan, AGP