K.Manickam v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.05.2025. Page2 of 5

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he submitted a representation dated

23.05.2025 to respondents 2 and 3, requesting the issuance of a patta in respect of the property situated at S.No.99, Colony Street, Vannampudhur, Sathamangalam madhura, Kilapalur Post, Ariyalur Taluk. However, 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's Counsel appearing for the official respondents, submitted that the representation of the petitioner dated

23.05.2025 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 six (6) weeks, after issuing notice to the respondents 5 and 6.

¶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 representation dated 23.05.2025. The 3rd respondent shall pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt Page3 of 5 of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the respondents 5 and 6 and affording them an opportunity of a personal hearing.

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 24-07-2026 Asi To

¶1The District Collector O/o. District Collector, Ariyalur District.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer O/'o. Revenue Divisional Office, Ariyalur Revenue Division, Ariyalur District.

¶3The Tahsildar O/o. Ariyalur Thasildar Office, Ariyalur District.

¶4The Village Administrative Officer O/o. Village Administrative Office, Sathamangalam Village, Ariyalur District. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o28282oofo2025 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o28282oofo2025 24-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K.Manickam S/o. Late Kaliyan, Colony Street, Vannampudhur Village, Kilapalur Post, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector O/o. District Collector, Ariyalur District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer O/'o. Revenue Divisional Office, Ariyalur Revenue Division, Ariyalur District. 3. The Tahsildar O/o. Ariyalur Thasildar Office, Ariyalur District. 4. The Village Administrative Officer O/o. Village Administrative Office, Sathamangalam Village, Ariyalur District. 5. Subramanian S/o. Late Kaliyan, Colony Street, Vannampudhur Village, Kilapalur Post, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District. Page1 of 5 6. Annadurai S/o. Late Kaliyan, Colony Street, Vannampudhur Village, Kilapalur Post, Ariyalur Taluk ..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 2nd and 3rd respondents issue Patta in S.No.99, Colony Street, Vannampudhur, Sathamangalam madhura, Kilapalur Post, Ariyalur Taluk and District in pursuant of Petitioner representation dated 25.03.2025 and consequently fix the time frame to dispose of the communication vide No.Na.Ka.A5/976/2025 dated 23.05.2025 pending on the file of the 2nd respondent. For Petitioner(s): Mr. P.Muthamizhselvakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Prabakaran Government's Counsel for R1 to R4 For R5 and R6 – No appearance