K.Selvaraj v. The Government of Tamilnadu,

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2025.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the subject land was classified as "gramanatham" till the year 1966. Subsequently, it was changed to the category of "Temple property". Thereafter, in the year 2018, once again it was re-classified as "gramanatham". Under these circumstances, the petitioner had filed a representation dated 07.05.2025, requesting the respondent for issuance of gramanamtham patta, in respect of the subject property. However, the same was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition. Page3 of 5

¶3In reply, the learned counsel for the official respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶5In 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 07.05.2025 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.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 27-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To

¶1The Government Of Tamilnadu, Rep By Addl.Chief Secretary,Department Of Revenue Administration,Fort St.George,Chennai 600 009 Page4 of 5

¶2The Commissioner Of Land Administraton, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005

¶3The District Collector, Collectorate, Namakkal 637001, Namakkal District.

¶4The District Revenue Officer, Namakkal 637001

¶5The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchengode Sub Division, Tiruchengode 637211, Namakkal District.

¶6The Revenue Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Tiruchengode 637211, Namakkal District. WPoNo.o45277oofo2025 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. nsa WPoNo.o45277oofo2025 27-07-2026 (5/7) Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K.Selvaraj S/o.Kandhasamy, 1/3, North Car Street, Kallipatti Post, Mallasamudram, Keezhmugam 637501, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Government Of Tamilnadu, Rep By Addl.Chief Secretary,Department Of Revenue Administration,Fort St.George,Chennai 600 009 2. The Commissioner Of Land Administraton, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005 3. The District Collector, Collectorate, Namakkal 637001, Namakkal District. 4. The District Revenue Officer, Namakkal 637001 5. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchengode Sub Division, Tiruchengode 637211, Namakkal District. 6. The Revenue Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Tiruchengode 637211, Namakkal District. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant patta to the petitioner in respect of the natham lands measuring 0.234.0 sq meters (2518 sq.ft) comprised in Natham S.F.No.72/1,Mallasamudram East Village,Tiruchengode Taluk,namakkal district by considering the petitioners representation dated 07.05.2025 For Petitioner(s): M/s.L.Inian For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt. counsel