J.Illiyas v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed challenging the impugned order dated 14.05.2026 passed by the 4th respondent.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the impugned order was passed without affording the petitioner an opportunity of being heard and, therefore, is in violation of the principles of natural justice. Hence, the impugned order is liable to be set aside.

¶3The learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that, although the impugned order bears the date 14.05.2026, it had in fact been passed much earlier. Page2 of 5

¶4This Court is unable to accept the said contention. Whatever the actual date on which the order was passed, the same ought to have been correctly reflected in the impugned order. The discrepancy clearly indicates non-application of mind and renders the impugned order a non-speaking order. It is not in dispute that the Sale Deed dated 29.03.2007 was duly executed and registered. Ordinarily, upon registration of the Sale Deed and payment of the requisite fees, the Tahsildar is bound to effect mutation of revenue records, provided the patta stands in the name of the vendor. In the present case, the patta admittedly stands in the name of the vendor. Having called upon the petitioner to produce documents despite the relevant revenue records already being available with the authorities, the refusal to effect patta transfer is wholly unsustainable.

¶5Accordingly, the impugned order dated 14.05.2026 is set aside. The 4th respondent is directed to effect patta transfer in favour of the petitioner on the basis of the vendor's patta and the registered Sale Deed dated 29.03.2007 within a period of five (5) working days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Court is of the prima facie view that the impugned order appears to have been passed under extraordinary and unexplained circumstances. Accordingly, the District Collector, Chengalpattu District, is directed to conduct an Page3 of 5 appropriate enquiry into the matter. If any misconduct or dereliction of duty is found, the District Collector shall initiate appropriate disciplinary proceedings against the Tahsildar, Pallavaram Taluk, who passed the impugned order, in accordance with law, and file a compliance report before this Court on or before

10.08.2026.

¶6Post the matter under the caption "for reporting compliance" on

10.08.2026. 22-07-2026 Note: Issue order copy on or before 24.07.2026. Asi To

¶1The District Collector, Chengalpattu, Chengalpattu District.

¶2The District Revenue Officer, Chengalpattu.

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer Tambaram Division, Tambaram.

¶4The Tashildhar, Pallavaram Taluk. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o27915oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o27915oofo2026 22-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.Illiyas S/o.N.S.Jallal, No.34, Kirifith Street, Esa Pallavaram, Chennai-043. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Chengalpattu, Chengalpattu District. 2. The District Revenue Officer Chengalpattu. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Tambaram Division, Tambaram. 4. The Tashildhar Pallavaram 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 calling for the records of the 4th respondent in File No.2021/ 0153/ 35/ 001735 dated 14.5.2026 and quash Page1 of 5 the same and thereby direct the 4th respondent to transfer the patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of S.No21/3B1B1A1A- 0.04 cents out of 0.01.5 ares (Town Survey No.94) measuring an extent of 1772 sq.ft of Arunthadiyarpuram, 1st Street, Esa pallavaram, Pallavaram Taluk, Chengalpet District. For Petitioner(s): Mr. N.Suresh For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran Government Counsel