S.Ganesan v. The District Collector

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 4th respondent to transfer the Natham Patta in the name of the petitioner by considering his patta Transfer Application dated 04.08.2025.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the owner of the property comprised in S.F. No. 1005/17, measuring an extent of 102 sq. m. as per the Natham Patta, situated at Marudhanapalli Village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, together with an 800 sq. ft. Mangalore-tiled house, by virtue of a registered Settlement Deed dated

12.06.2020. Ever since the date of settlement, the petitioner has been in peaceful possession and enjoyment of the subject property. Thereafter, the petitioner submitted an online application to the 4th respondent seeking a patta transfer. However, the said application has not been considered. Consequently, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of this Writ Petition

¶3In reply, Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government Counsel who takes notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioner's application dated 04.08.2025 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of four weeks. Page3 of 5

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

¶5In view of the above, this Court directs the 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 04.08.2025 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 03-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK To

¶1The District Collector Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.

¶2The District Revenue Officer Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri. Page4 of 5

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri District.

¶4The Tahsildar Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District. WPoNo.o25271oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. sk WPoNo.o25271oofo2026 03-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY S.Ganesan S/o.Sankaran, No.22, Marudhanapalli Village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri. 2. The District Revenue Officer Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri District. 4. The Tahsildar Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the 4th respondent to transfer the Natham Patta in the petitioner name for the property comprised in Natham New S.No.1005/ 17 as per Natham Patta No.111, to an extent of 102 Sq.mtr.,(1098 Sq.ft.,) situated at Marudhanapalli Village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District by Considering the Petitioners patta Transfer Application No.2025/ N103/ 31/ 012165 dated 04.08.2025 within a time frame to be fixed by this Hoble court and pass. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.PRATHOSH For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government Counsel