P.Gowthaman v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.03.2026.

¶2The petitioner submits that he preferred a representation dated

28.03.2026, seeking the issuance of a patta in favour of himself and his co-sharers. The request pertains to land measuring 10,162 square feet, comprised in S.No.108. According to the records of the Salem Municipality, this property is identified as Ward-A, Block-21, T.S.No.28, and as per the Salem Municipal Corporation records, it is identified as Ward-H, Block-21, T.S.No.46 and 49. The petitioner sought the patta following a formal survey and sub-division of Page2 of 5 the said land. However, the said representation has not been considered by the respondents till date. Aggrieved by this inaction, the petitioner is constrained to approach this Court.

¶3The learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the 3rd respondent is the authority competent to pass orders on the petitioner's representation.

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the third respondent / Tahsildar, Salem Taluk, to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as any other interested parties / co-sharers, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page3 of 5

¶6With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 18-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Asi To

¶1The District Collector Salem District, Salem-636 001

¶2The Revenue Divisional officer Sooramangalam Revenue Division, Sooramangalam, Salem District.

¶3The Tahsildar Salem Taluk, Kannankurichi Main Road, Husthampatti, Salem District-636 007 Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o23396oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o23396oofo2026 18-06-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY P.Gowthaman s/o.K.Pandiyachelvan, No.5/189, Kuttakkadu, Mettupatti Thathanur Post, Ayyothiyapattinam Via, Salem Taluk and District-636 103 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Salem District, Salem-636 001 2. The Revenue Divisional officer Sooramangalam Revenue Division, Sooramangalam, Salem District. 3. The Tahsildar Salem Taluk, Kannankurichi Main Road, Husthampatti, Salem District-636 007 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to forthwith consider and pass orders on the representation dated 28.03.2026 submitted by the petitioner for issuance of patta for the land to an Page1 of 5 extent of 10162 square feet in S.No.108 (as per records of Salem Municipality, Ward-A Block-21, T.S.No.28 and as per Salem Municipal Corporation, Ward- H, Block-21, T.S.No.46, 49) in favour of the petitioner and his co-sharers after survey and subdivision of the land. For Petitioner(s): Mr. P.Muthukrishnan For Respondent(s): Mrs. Inthu Karunakaran Government Counsel