M.Arif Ahmed v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated 23.12.2025.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that the petitioners made a representation dated 23.12.2025 to the respondents, seeking a transfer of Patta No. 529/1985, which currently stands in the name of the deceased Mohammed Ibrahim, in favour of his legal heirs, namely the petitioners herein, in respect of the property situated at Block No. 165, Peter's Road, Block No. 12, Survey No. 360, Royapettah, Chennai - 600014. However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 to 4 and Mr.Dominic S.David, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the 5th respondent and submitted that the Page3 of 5 petitioners' representation dated 23.12.2025 will be considered within a period of twelve weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioners, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the third respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated

23.12.2025, after issuing due notice to the petitioners as well as the private respondents 6 to 8 and other aggrieved parties, if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 24-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM Page4 of 5 To

¶1The District Collector, Chennai District, District Collector Office, Mylapore, Chennai-600 028.

¶2The District Revenue Officer, Chennai District, Chennai.

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer, Chennai Revenue Division, Chennai.

¶4The Tahsildar, Royapettah Taluk Office, Chennai.

¶5The Sub Registrar, Royapettah Sub Registrar Office, Chennai. WPoNo.o29010oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. VM WPoNo.o29010oofo2026 24-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY 1. M.Arif Ahmed 2. Hussainara Begum 3. Gowher 4. Mustaq Ahamed ..Petitioners Vs 1. The District Collector, Chennai District, District Collector Office, Mylapore, Chennai-600 028. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Chennai District, Chennai. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Chennai Revenue Division, Chennai. 4. The Tahsildar, Royapettah Taluk Office, Chennai. 5. The Sub Registrar, Royapettah Sub Registrar Office, Chennai. 6. Bashera Bee 7. J.M.H. Sheik Fathima 8. J.M.H. Hazaran Bi ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 3rd respondent Revenue Divisional Page2 of 5 Officer, Chennai Revenue Division, Chennai, to consider the petitioners representation dated 23.12.2025, seeking transfer of Patta No.529/1985 standing in the name of deceased Mohammed Ibrahim in respect of the property situated at Block No.165, Peter Road, Block No.12, Survey No.360, Royapettah, Chennai-600014, in favour of his legal heirs, namely the petitioners herein. For Petitioners: Mr.S.Kishore For Respondents: Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government's Counsel for R1 to R4 Mr.Dominic S.David, Government's Counsel for R5