M.Balakrishnan, v. The District Revenue Officer,

O R D E R This case is listed today under the caption "for being mentioned" at the instance of the learned counsel for the petitioner.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in the writ petition, there is a mistake in the application number, which has been mentioned as 'Application No. Na.Ka.No.A1/7848/2025' instead of 'Application No. Na.Ka.A1/7848/2024', as a result which, the same mistake has also crept into the order dated 29.01.2026 and that therefore, the said mistake may be corrected in the writ petition as well as in the order.

¶3In view of the above, the Registry is directed to carry out the necessary correction in the petition as well as in the order dated

29.01.2026 passed in the said Writ Petition. [K.SURENDER, J.]

13.02.2026 JEN Page No. 2 of 8 K.SURENDER

, J.

JEN

13.02.2026 Page No. 3 of 8 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.01.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD)No.2071 of 2026 M.Balakrishnan ... Petitioner -vs-

1.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Singampunari Taluk, Singampunari, Sivagangai District.

4.Tamilarasan ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to dispose the application No.Na.Ka.No.A1/7848/2025, dated 21.10.2024, which is pending before the second respondent to expedite disposal within a stipulated time period Page No. 4 of 8 For Petitioner : Mr.K.Kaleeswaran For R1 to R3 : Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate ORDER This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to dispose of Application No.Na.Ka.No.A1/7848/2025, dated 21.10.2024, pending before the second respondent, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

¶2By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶3Since no adverse orders are going to be passed against the fourth respondent, notice to the fourth respondent is hereby dispensed with.

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the subject property. However, all of a sudden, the Patta relating to the said property was changed in the name of the fourth respondent. Hence, the petitioner submitted an application dated 21.10.2024, which is pending before the second respondent for consideration and disposal. Despite the lapse of considerable time, no Page No. 5 of 8 action has been taken on the application. The learned counsel, therefore, seeks a direction to the second respondent to expedite the disposal of the said application within a time frame fixed by this Court.

¶5The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 would submit that the petitioner's representation will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶6Recording the above submission, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 21.10.2024, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the necessary parties, within a period of sixteen weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Needless to state that in the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to work out their remedies before the Civil Court. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No

29.01.2026 Page No. 6 of 8 To:-

1.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Singampunari Taluk, Singampunari, Sivagangai District. Page No. 7 of 8 K.SURENDER

, J.

smn2 W.P.(MD)No.2071 of 2026

29.01.2026 Page No. 8 of 8

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER M.Balakrishnan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District. 3.The Tahsildar, Singampunari Taluk, Singampunari, Sivagangai District. 4.Tamilarasan ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to dispose of the Application No.Na.Ka.No.A1/7848/2025, dated 21.10.2024 which is pending before the second respondent within a stipulated time period. Page No. 1 of 8 For Petitioner : Mr.K.Kaleeswaran For R1 to R3 : Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate