K.Chinnaraj v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2026.

¶2Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

¶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 filed a representation dated 09.06.2026 before the respondent, requesting them for issuance of Natham patta for the land allotted to him. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

¶5Further, he would submit that even A-register, pertaining to the subject land, stands in the name of the petitioner and hence, he seeks for a direction for issuance of Natham patta. Page3 of 5

¶6In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that enquiry will be conducted and accordingly, the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 6 weeks and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

¶7Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶8In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 09.06.2026 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. While considering the petitioner's representation, the respondent shall verify the aspect as to whether any transaction is made by the petitioner, in respect of the subject property, to and in favour of his daughter.

¶9With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NSA Page4 of 5 To

¶1The District Collector Collectorate, Salem.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Mettur.

¶3The Tahsildar Office of the Tahsildar, Mettur. WPoNo.o28755oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. NSA WPoNo.o28755oofo2026 23-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K.Chinnaraj S/o. Late Kuppan, Veerakalpudur, Panadi Arunthaiyar Street, Karupurediyur Post Mettur Taluk, Salem District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Collectorate, Salem. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Mettur. 3. The Tahsildar Office of the Tahsildar, Mettur. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent to issue Natham Patta for Home attotted for Petitioner in No.20, Adidravidar Colony, Veerakalpudur Village of Mettur Taluk in S.No.100/3C based on the representation dated 09.06.2026 and consider the same within time limit fixed by this Honble Court For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.K.Arjun Raj For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt. counsel Page2 of 5