R.Thirunavukkarasu v. The Revenue Tahsildar

Order This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned order dated

17.06.2026 passed by the respondent.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner's application, for sub-division and issuance of separate patta, was rejected by the respondent vide impugned order dated 17.06.2026. While passing the said order, the respondent had neither afford any opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner nor assigned any reason for rejection of petitioner's application, which is violation of principles of natural justice. Hence, this petition.

¶3In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents had confirmed the submissions made by the petitioner and requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondents and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶5In the case on hand, upon perusal of the impugned order, it is clear that the said order was passed as a non-speaking order, without affording any opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner. Page3 of 4

¶6Normally, when the respondent intends to pass any adverse order, it is mandatory to provide sufficient opportunity to the concerned parties. However, the impugned order came to be passed without providing any such opportunities to the petitioner. In such case, it is clear that the said impugned order is passed in violation of principles of natural justice and the same is liable to be set aside.

¶7In view of the above, the impugned order dated 17.06.2026 is hereby set aside and the matter is remitted back to the respondent for re-consideration. The respondent is directed to issue notice and afford sufficient opportunity to the petitioner and thereafter, pass a detailed speaking order, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To The Revenue Tahsildar Kangayam Taluk Tiruppur District WPoNo.o28805oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. NSA WPoNo.o28805oofo2026 23-07-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY R.Thirunavukkarasu S/O.Ramasamy 1/26,Velliyampalayam C.Gudalur East Bit I Village Aravakurichi Taluk Karur District ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Revenue Tahsildar Kangayam Taluk Tiruppur District ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order 17.6.2026 made in File No.2026/0105/32/018272 passed by the respondent quash the same and consequently to direct the respondent to effect sub division and grant a separate patta for 5.70 acres (2.30.68 Hectares) comprised in SF No.919/A of Senapathipalayam village Kangayam Taluk, Tiruppur District by considering the petitioners Online application dated 6.5.2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Darshan For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt. counsel Page2 of 4