K.C.Rathinammal v. The Commissioner of Land Administration

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 12.04.2021.

¶2The learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had submitted representations dated 24.02.2020 and 12.04.2021, requesting the third respondent to conduct an enquiry and issue a separate patta in the name of the petitioner and his children, namely Sathyabama, Page2 of 5 Sanmugavadivu, Srinivasan, K.C. Vijayakumar, and Priyadarshini, who are the legal heirs of the late K. Chellaiyan, in respect of R.S. No. 8, Vaipadi Village, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District. However, the said representations have not been considered till date. Challenging this inaction on the part of the third respondent, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3The learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 submitted that the representations of the petitioner would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed thereon in accordance with law.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the 3rd respondent / Tahsildar, Perundurai Taluk, to consider the petitioner's representations dated 24.02.2020 and 12.04.2021. The 3rd respondent, after issuing due notice to the petitioner as well as the 4th respondent and affording them an opportunity for a personal hearing, shall pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page3 of 5

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 16-07-2026 Asi To

¶1The Commissioner of Land Administration Land Administration Office, Ehlizagam Building, Chepauk, Chennai.

¶2The District Collector Erode District, Erode.

¶3The Tashildar Perundurai Taluk, Erode District.

¶4The Divisional Railway Manager, DRM Complex, Southern Railway, Suramangalam, Salem District - 636005. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o5398oofo2023 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o5398oofo2023 16-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K.C.Rathinammal W/o.K.Chellayan, Ex.Vaipadi panchayat, Vijayamangalam (Way), Perundurai Taluk, Erode District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner of Land Administration Land Administration Office, Ehlizagam Building, Chepauk, Chennai. 2. The District Collector Erode District, Erode. 3. The Tashildar Perundurai Taluk, Erode District. 4. The Divisional Railway Manager, DRM Complex, Southern Railway, Suramangalam, Salem District – 636005. (R4 impleaded vide order dated 18.03.2026 made in WMP.4447/2025 in WP.5398/2023 by SMSJ and KSJ) ..Respondent(s) Page1 of 5 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 conduct enquiry and to issue separate patta in petitioner name and petitioner children name viz., Sathyabama, Sanmugavadivu, Sinivasan, K.C. Vijayakumar and Priyadarshini, who are the legal heirs of Late.K.Chellaiyanin in respect of R.S.No.8, Vaipadi Village, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.02.2020 and 12.04.2021 by appreciating the above stated facts. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.P.Sengottuvel, Senior Counsel for M/s.M.Guruprasad For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran Government Counsel for R1 to R3