L.Anjalai v. The District Revenue Officer

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representations dated 13.06.2024, 21.11.2025, 24.11.2025 &

16.06.2026.

¶2Mr.C.Prabakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

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

¶4The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner is in possession and enjoyment of the subject property, which is an agricultural land, for a period of more than 40 years. Therefore, a representation was filed by the petitioner for issuance of patta, pertaining to the subject property, in favour of the petitioner. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

¶5In reply, the learned Government's counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of Page3 of 5 within a period of 4 weeks and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

¶6Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondents and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶7In the case on hand, it was submitted by the petitioner that he is in possession of the subject property, wherein he is carrying on agricultural activities for more than 4 decades. In such case, he is certainly entitled for patta, pertaining to the subject property, in terms of the Revenue Standing orders.

¶8In view of the above, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.06.2026 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶9With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 16-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa Page4 of 5 To

¶1The District Revenue Officer Cuddalore, Cuddalore District – 606203.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer cuddalore, cuddalore District - 606203.

¶3The Tahsildar veppur taluk, cuddalore District. WPoNo.o27294oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. nsa WPoNo.o27294oofo2026 16-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY L.Anjalai W/o.Lakshmikumar, A.Maroor Village, Sethuvarayankuppam post, veppur taluk, Cuddalore District - 606203. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Revenue Officer Cuddalore, Cuddalore District – 606203. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer cuddalore, cuddalore District - 606203. 3. The Tahsildar veppur taluk, cuddalore District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 13.06.2024, 21.11.2025, 24.11.2025 and 16.06.2026 seeking issuance of patta in respect of the property comprised in survey no.16/7, measuring an extent of 0.49.00 Hectares, situated at A.Maroor village, sethuvarayankuppam post, veppur taluk, cuddalore District within a time frame as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Elumalai For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Prabakaran, Govt. counsel Page2 of 5