Appasamy v. The Commissioner

ORDER This writ petition is filed to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioners representation dated 30.10.2025.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners submitted a representation dated 30.10.2025 to the respondents, requesting to reclassify the land measuring 76 cents comprised in Survey No. 330/1, situated at Kunichi Village, as 'Patta land' after deleting the classification entry of 'Harijan Colony', and consequently transfer the Patta in the name of the petitioners. However, the said representation has not been considered till date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Mr.C.Prabakaran, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of respondents and submitted that the petitioners representation dated

30.10.2025 will be considered within a period of six weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 4

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the fifth respondent to dispose of the petitioners' representation dated

30.10.2025, if the physical possession of the petitioners' property was not taken over by the respondents, on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing due notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and other aggrieved parties, if any, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 22-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To

¶1The Commissioner, Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai.

¶2The District Collector, Tirupattur Taluk and District.

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirupattur District. Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM

¶4The Tahsildar, Tirupattur Taluk.

¶5The Special Tahsildar, Aadi Dravidar Welfare, Tirupattur, Tirupattur Taluk & District. 22-07-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and WMP No.52030 of 2025 1. Appasamy 2. Prakasam ..Petitioners Vs 1. The Commissioner, Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai. 2. The District Collector, Tirupattur Taluk and District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirupattur District. 4. The Tahsildar, Tirupattur Taluk. 5. The Special Tahsildar, Aadi Dravidar Welfare, Tirupattur, Tirupattur Taluk & District. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation dated 30.10.2025 and reclassify the land admeasuring 76 cents comprised in S.No.330/1, Kunichi Village as Patta land after deleting the entry as Harijan Colony and transfer Patta in the name of the petitioners and grant such other relief as deem fit. Page2 of 4 For Petitioners: Mr.R.Rajaraja For Respondents: Mr.C.Prabakaran, Government's Counsel