Mr.Venkatesan v. The District Collector

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents, particularly the 4th respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 11.01.2024.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the property comprised in T.S. No. 78/4, Ward No. 1, New Door No. 66, Dafadar Muthusamy Street, Tirupattur District, measuring an extent of 1,112½ sq. ft., originally belonged to the petitioner's wife. Subsequently, by way of a registered Settlement Deed, she settled the property in favour of the petitioner, who thereby became the absolute owner and has been in continuous possession and enjoyment of the subject property for over 20 years. While matters stood thus, the owners of the adjacent lands were all granted patta under the classification 'Natham House Site'. Despite the petitioner's lawful title and continuous possession, patta has not been issued in his favour. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 11.01.2024 to the Tahsildar, Tirupattur Revenue Taluk, seeking the issuance of a patta. Since no action has been taken on the said representation, the petitioner has approached this Court.

¶3In reply, Mr.M.Guruprasad, learned Government Counsel who takes Page3 of 5 notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 11.01.2024 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of six weeks.

¶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 fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.01.2024 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such disposal shall be made after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and shall also take into consideration the fact that the petitioner has been in continuous possession of the subject property from 2006 to date

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 09-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK Page4 of 5 To

¶1The District Collector O/o.the District Collector, Thirupattur – 635601.

¶2District Revenue Officer, O/o.the District Collectorate, Thirupattur - 635601.

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer, RDO Office, Thirupattur - 635601.

¶4The Tahsildar, Taluk office, Tirupattur Revenue Taluk - 636601. WPoNo.o26162oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. sk WPoNo.o26162oofo2026 09-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Mr.Venkatesan S/o.vaasu, no.25, Dafadar muthusamy street, thirupattur - 635601. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector O/o.the District Collector, Thirupattur - 635601. 2. District Revenue Officer, O/o.the District Collectorate, Thirupattur - 635601. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, RDO Office, Thirupattur - 635601. 4. The Tahsildar, Taluk office, Tirupattur Revenue Taluk - 636601. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents, particularly the 4th respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 11.01.2024 and the district collector, tirupattur vide letter no.2/15797/2025 dated 02.05.2025 and pursuant to the proceedings of the revenue divisional officer, tirupattur in RDPTPT//2025-A5 dated .05.2025 and consequently to issue patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of the property situated in T.S.No.78/4, measuring an extent of 1112 1/2 Sq.ft., and pass any further or other orders as this Court may deem fit. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.N.Shanthi for Mr.PRADEEP.A For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Guruprasad, Government Counsel