Arumugam P v. The District Collector of Namakkal

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed challenging the impugned order dated 03.01.2026 passed by the fourth respondent.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the fourth respondent passed the impugned order solely on the ground that a civil suit in O.S. No. 13 of 2021 was pending. However, the said suit has now been decided in favour of the petitioner's vendor by a judgment and decree dated 19.06.2026. Such being the case, the learned counsel submitted that the impugned order is liable to be set aside. Page2 of 5

¶3Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, Ms. Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government Counsel appearing for respondents 1, 3, and 4, and Mr.M.Roshan Atiq, learned Government Counsel appearing for the second respondent.

¶4Considering the fact that the suit in O.S. No. 13 of 2021 has been decided in favour of the petitioner's vendor by the judgment and decree dated

19.06.2026, the impugned order dated 03.01.2026 is set aside. While setting aside the impugned order, this Court grants liberty to the petitioner to file a fresh application before the fourth respondent along with a copy of the judgment and decree passed in O.S. No. 13 of 2021. On such application being filed seeking transfer of patta, the fourth respondent / Tahsildar concerned is directed to consider the same and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of the application, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as any other interested parties and affording them an opportunity of a personal hearing. Page3 of 5

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 22-07-2026 Asi To

¶1The District Collector Of Namakkal District Collectorate, Tiruchengode road, namakkal - 637003.

¶2The Sub Registrar mallasamudram, namakkal - 637503.

¶3The Tahsildar VIP Nagar, Rasipuram, namakkal -637408.

¶4The Deputy Tahsildar VIP Nagar, Rasipuram, namakkal - 637408. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o28044oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o28044oofo2026 22-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Arumugam P S/o.Palani Gounder, No.1/81, Perumal Koil Street, Ponparappipatti Village, No.3, Komarapalayam Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal - 636203. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector of Namakkal District Collectorate, Tiruchengode road, Namakkal - 637003. 2. The Sub Registrar Mallasamudram, Namakkal - 637503. 3. The Tahsildar VIP Nagar, Rasipuram, Namakkal -637408. 4. The Deputy Tahsildar VIP Nagar, Rasipuram, Namakkal - 637408. ..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 to call for the impugned order dated 03.01.2026 passed by the 4th respondent in online Page1 of 5 application No.2026/0103/09/000256 and quash the same and consequently direct the 4th respondent to issue patta for the petitioner considering his online application dated 03.01.2026 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.B.Bharath Kumar for M/s.KV Law Firm For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran Government Counsel for R1, R3 and R4 Mr.M.Roshan Atiq Government Counsel for R2