G.Perumal v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's father representation dated 06.01.2016.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's paternal grandfather was the absolute owner and in possession of the subject property by virtue of a registered Sale Deed dated 02.05.1950, and the revenue records stood in his name. After his demise, the petitioner's father succeeded to the property and continued in possession and enjoyment thereof. While so, the 5th and 6th respondents, having no right or interest over the property, got their names included in Patta No.519. Aggrieved thereby, the petitioner's father submitted a representation/appeal dated 06.01.2016 before the 3rd respondent seeking appropriate correction of the revenue records. In the meanwhile, the petitioner's father passed away on 18.12.2025. Page3 of 7

¶3The learned counsel further submitted that despite the lapse of several years, the said representation/appeal has not been considered and no final orders have been passed thereon. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition seeking a direction to the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's father's representation/appeal dated 06.01.2016.

¶4Mr. Vineeth P.R., learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 4, submitted that the representation submitted by the petitioner's father was made in the year 2016. He further submitted that, in the event of the petitioner submitting a fresh representation, the same may be considered by the third respondent, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the private respondents, in accordance with law.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court directs the petitioner, being one of the legal heirs, to submit a fresh representation to the third respondent seeking mutation of the revenue records, along with the representation already submitted by his father on 06.01.2016. On receipt of such representation, the third respondent, namely, the Sub-Collector, Gobichettipalayam, shall consider Page4 of 7 the same and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the private respondents and affording them an opportunity for a personal hearing, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of the said representation.

¶6With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 07-08-2026 Asi To

¶1The District collector O/o. The District collector Erode District

¶2The District Revenue Officer O/o. The District Revenue officer Erode District

¶3The Sub collector O/o. The Sub Collector Gobichettipalayam Erode District

¶4The Tahsildar O/o. The Tahsildar Anthiyur Tlauk Erode District. Page5 of 7 Page6 of 7 WPoNo.o30907oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o30907oofo2026 07-08-2026 Page7oofo7

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY G.Perumal S/o.Govindhan Thanneerpandalpalayam Illipillai Village, Gurvareddiyur Post Anthiyur Taluk, Erode District -638504. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector O/o.The District collector Erode District 2. The District Revenue Officer O/o.The District Revenue officer Erode District 3. The Sub Collector O/o.The Sub Collector Gobichettipalayam, Erode District 4. The Tahsildar O/o.The Tahsildar, Anthiyur Tlauk Erode District. Page1 of 7 5. Rukumani W/o.Karuppannan Res.at Tharkaadu Olaiyur, Kuruvareddiyur post Anthiyur Taluk Erode District 6. Malar W/o.Mahalingam Res.at Tharkaadu Olaiyur, Kuruvareddiyur post Anthiyur Taluk Erode District ..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 3rd respondent to consider and dispose of petitioner fathers representation/appeal dated 6.1.2016 pending before the 3rd respondent within such time as may be fixed by this Honble court and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to remove the names of the 5th and 6th respondents from the patta No.519 relating to the property measuring an extent of 19.50 Ares, comprised in Old S.No.599A, New S.No.614/8 situated at Illipillai village, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode District and issue the patta No.519 in the names of the petitioner petitioners mother petitioners sister and being the legal heirs of the petitioner's deceased father Govindan. Page2 of 7 For Petitioner(s): Ms. Manne Ramya For Respondent(s): Mr. Vineeth P.R. Government Advocate for R1 to R4