A.Kannan v. The Tashidlar

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.06.2026.

¶2Mr.M.Roshan Atiq, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the respondents. Page2 of 4

¶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 had filed a representation dated 18.06.2026 before the respondents, requesting them for issuance of patta in respect of the subject lands, at Survey Nos.390/1 & 388/1. 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 was filed for issuance of patta in respect of two Survey numbers, i.e., S.No.390/1 & 388/1. However, the subject land at Survey No. 388/1 falls under "Meikal Poromboke", for which no patta will be issued. Hence, he would submit that petitioner's representation will be considered in respect of Survey No.390/1, which falls under the category of "Gramanatham".

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

¶7In the case on hand, the petitioner had filed a representation dated

18.06.2026 before the respondents, requesting them for issuance of patta in respect of the subject lands, at Survey Nos.390/1 & 388/1. On the other hand, it Page3 of 4 was submitted by the respondent that the subject land at Survey No. 388/1 falls under "Meikal Poromboke", for which no patta will be issued.

¶8In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.06.2026, only in respect of Survey No.390/1, and after issuing notice to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶9As far as the request made by the petitioner with regard to the issuance of patta, pertaining to the subject land at Survey No.388/1, which falls under "Meikal Poromboke" is concerned, the same stands rejected.

¶10With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 14-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To The Tashidlar Maduravoyal Taluk, Chennai WPoNo.o32046oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. nsa WPoNo.o32046oofo2026 14-08-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY A.Kannan S/o B. Arujunan, No 5/15, Ponniamman Koil II Street, Alapakkam, Chennai 600 116 ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Tashidlar Maduravoyal Taluk, Chennai ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the Respondent to consider the representation dated 18.06.2026 and issue the patta within a time period as fixed by this Honble Court For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Venkatesaperumal For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Roshan Atiq, AGP