N.Jeyalakshmi v. The Tahsildar

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the impugned communication of the 2nd respondent dated 03.06.2026.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the title holder of the subject properties situated at Survey Numbers S.No. 68/ 11A to an extent of 0.18.0 Ares, S.No.68/ 12 to an extent of 0.6.0 Ares, S.No.68/13 to an extent of 0.7.00 Ares, S.No.68/14 to an extent of 0.5.50 Ares and S.No.109/1 to an extent of 6.75 cents, Punjai lands, the lands at S.No. 78/7 to an extent of 0.5.00 Ares and S.No.80/2 to an extent of 0.7.50 ares Nanjai lands, all comprised in Patta No. 216 and S.No. 97/5 to an extent of

0.09.0 Ares in Patta No.19 and has been in possession and enjoyment of the Page2 of 6 same. Seeking the transfer of patta in her favour, she submitted an online application dated 20.05.2026. However, the first respondent rejected the said application on the ground that the petitioner's brother and sisters had raised objections to the transfer. Challenging the said order of rejection, the petitioner has approached this Court.

¶3The primary grievance of the petitioner is that the impugned rejection order was passed by the first respondent without conducting a proper field enquiry or affording her an opportunity of being heard. It is further contended that the impugned order is cryptic and non-speaking, passed in gross violation of the principles of natural justice, and is therefore liable to be set aside on this ground alone.

¶4The learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents fairly submitted that the matter may be remitted back to the first respondent for fresh consideration, with a direction to pass appropriate orders after issuing due notice to all the parties concerned. Page3 of 6

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court is of the view that the impugned rejection order was passed without conducting a proper enquiry and without affording a fair and reasonable opportunity to the petitioner to put forth her case. This constitutes a clear violation of the principles of natural justice.

¶6Accordingly, the impugned communication dated 03.06.2026 passed by the first respondent is hereby set aside. Consequently, this Court inclines to remand the matter to the first respondent for fresh consideration, and the matter is accordingly remitted back to the first respondent. The first respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner afresh, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the counter-parties, if any, and affording them an opportunity of a personal hearing.

¶7The first respondent shall pass a reasoned speaking order on merits and in accordance with law, taking into consideration all relevant materials placed on record. If the application is otherwise found to be in order, the first Page4 of 6 respondent shall effect the patta transfer within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 30-06-2026 Asi To

¶1The Tahsildar Taluk Office Thirukoilur, Thirukoilur Taluk, Thirukoilur, Kallakurichi District-605 766.

¶2The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar Taluk Office Thirukoilur, Thirukoilur Taluk, Thirukoilur, Kallakurichi District-605 766. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o24601oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o24601oofo2026 30-06-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY N.Jeyalakshmi W/o.Late Selvaraj, No.191, Anjaneyar Koil Street, NGGO Nagar, Tirukkoilur, Kallakurichi District- 605 757. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar Taluk Office Thirukoilur, Thirukoilur Taluk, Thirukoilur, Kallakurichi District- 605 766. 2. The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar Taluk Office Thirukoilur, Thirukoilur Taluk, Thirukoilur, Kallakurichi District- 605 766. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records of order communicated through SMS Correspondence dated 03.06.2026 in reply to online application No.2026/ 0103/ 33/ 015682 on the file of 2nd respondent and quash the same and Consequentially direct the 1st respondent to issue patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of the properties situated at Page1 of 6 Survey Numbers S.No. 68/ 11A to an extent of 0.18.0 Ares, S.No.68/ 12 to an extent of 0.6.0 Ares, S.No.68/13 to an extent of 0.7.00 Ares, S.No.68/14 to an extent of 0.5.50 Ares and S.No.109/1 to an extent of 6.75 cents, Punjai lands , the lands at S.No. 78/7 to an extent of 0.5.00 Ares and S.No.80/2 to an extent of 0.7.50 ares Nanjai lands, all comprised in Patta No. 216 and S.No. 97/5 to an extent of 0.09.0 Ares in Patta No.19. For Petitioner(s): Mr. M.Vijayakumar For Respondent(s): Mr. M. Guruprasad Government Counsel