M.Jagannathan v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.09.2025.

¶2Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 & 2.

¶3By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 02.09.2025 before the respondent, requesting them to identify the subject land and for issuance of patta after sub-division therein. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

¶5In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders. Page3 of 5

¶6Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶7In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents 2 & 3 to verify as to whether the acquired portion of the subject property was re-conveyed to the original owner. Thereafter, the representation of the petitioner dated 02.09.2025 shall be considered and after issuing notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing, to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NSA To

¶1The District Collector Kancheepuram district, Kancheepuram 631501 Page4 of 5

¶2the Tahsildar Sriperumbudur Taluk, Sriperumbudur 602 105

¶3The Special Tahsildar SIPCOT Expansion Scheme, Pillaipakkam Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Sriperumbudur 602 105 WPoNo.o28617oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. NSA WPoNo.o28617oofo2026 23-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY M.Jagannathan S/o. S.Marimuthu, No. 6/2 Kodiidainayagi street, Padmavathi Nagar, Thirumullaivoyal, Chennai 62 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Kancheepuram district, Kancheepuram 631501 2. the Tahsildar Sriperumbudur Taluk, Sriperumbudur 602 105 3. The Special Tahsildar SIPCOT Expansion Scheme, Pillaipakkam Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Sriperumbudur 602 105 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, direction to the respondents to survey, identify and demarcate the property comprised in Plot No. 1093 in S.Nos. 162/12 and 162/13 of Irungattukottai village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram district to grant patta after sub division in favour of the petitioner and to dispose the representation dated 2.09.2025 within a time frame as fixed by this Honble court For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Jagatish Page2 of 5 For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt. counsel for R1 & 2