S.Thamizhselvi v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's applications dated 29.01.2026 and 05.06.2026 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that applications dated 29.01.2026 and

05.06.2026 were submitted to the respondents seeking issuance of patta in respect of a Natham land, measuring an extent of 4 cents, comprised in Survey No. 51/17, situated at Pulikkal Village, Veerapandi Post, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District, falling within the Registration District of Villupuram and Sub-Registration District of Arakandanallur. Despite the lapse of considerable Page2 of 5 time, the respondents have not considered the same till date. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition for appropriate relief.

¶3Mr. C. Prabakaran, learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents, submitted that the applications of the petitioner would be considered by the 3rd respondent, who is the competent authority, and appropriate orders would be passed thereon, on merits within a period of four (4) weeks.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's applications dated

29.01.2026 and 05.06.2026. The 3rd respondent shall pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, 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 directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 22-07-2026 Asi To

¶1The District Collector Collectorate Office, Villupuram 605 602

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer Collectorate Office, Villupuram 605 602

¶3The Tahsildar Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District 605 701 Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o28090oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o28090oofo2026 22-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY S.Thamizhselvi W/o. Sekar, No. 4/302 Kengaiyamman Kovil Street, Pulikkal village, Veerapandi post, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram district 605 758 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Collectorate office, Villupuram 605 602 2. The Revenue Divisional officer Collectorate office, Villupuram 605 602 3. The Tahsildar Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram district 605 701 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's Patta Applications dated 29.01.2026 and 05.06.2026 pertaining to the property of Natham Land, comprised in Survey No. 51/ 17 Page1 of 5 measuring 4 cents situated at Pulikkal village, Veerapandi post, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram district within Registration district of Villupuram, Sub Registration district of Arakandanallur within a stipulated time may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr. K.Hemarajan For Respondent(s): Mr.C. Prabakaran Government Counsel