M.Jubaidha Begam v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition is filed to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioners representations dated 19.09.2025 and reminder representation dated

06.07.2026 pursuant to proceedings in O.M.A3/3886/2025 dated 10.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners are the legal heirs of the late Jamal Muhammed, who died intestate on 11.05.2021, leaving behind certain immovable properties situated at Ugiranur Village, Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District. He submits that the revenue authorities issued a joint patta by including only the names of the male legal heirs, completely omitting the names of the female legal heirs. Aggrieved by this, the petitioners submitted a representation dated 19.09.2025 to the District Collector, seeking the inclusion of their names in the joint patta. Pursuant thereto, the 2nd respondent, vide proceedings in O.M. A3/3886/2025 dated 10.11.2025, directed the 3rd respondent to conduct an enquiry and submit a report. The learned counsel further submits that although the enquiry was conducted, no final orders have been passed to date. Consequently, the petitioners submitted a reminder representation dated 06.07.2026, requesting the official respondents to dispose of their earlier representation. However, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the petitioners have filed the present Writ Petition. Page3 of 5

¶3Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 to 3 and submitted that the petitioners' representation dated 19.09.2025 and reminder representation dated 06.07.2026 will be considered within a period of six weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioners, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 3rd respondent to dispose of the petitioners' representation dated

19.09.2025 and reminder representation dated 06.07.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing due notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner as well as the private respondents, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 17-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM Page4 of 5 To

¶1The District Collector, Collectorate, Kallakurichi District.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirukkovilur Division, Kallakurichi District.

¶3The Tahsildar, Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District. WPoNo.o27467oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. VM WPoNo.o27467oofo2026 17-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY 1. M.Jubaidha Begam 2. M.Mumtaz Begam 3. R.Shahida Begam ..Petitioners Vs 1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Kallakurichi District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirukkovilur Division, Kallakurichi District. 3. The Tahsildar, Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District. 4. Shahul Hameed 5. Nizam Ahmed 6. Abdul Farkad 7. Mohammed Ajmal 8. Mathina Begum ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue writ of mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioners representations dated 19.09.2025 and Reminder representation dated 06.07.2026 pursuant to proceedings in O.M.A3/3886/2025 dated 10.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders. For Petitioners: Mr.Sunil Kumar R For Respondents: Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1 to R3 Page2 of 5