S.Rajendran v. State Represented by the Principal Secretary

O R D E R This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the sixth respondent to implement the order of the third respondent made in Moo.Mu.3539104/2025/J1, dated 14.07.2025 and to issue revenue patta in respect of 66 cents and assignment patta in respect of 36 cents in S.No.33/4, situates in Kusavakundu Village, South Taluk, Madurai District.

2.Heard the learned counsel for the parties. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 to 6 submitted that the fifth respondent/Revenue Divisional Officer will consider the representation of the petitioner dated 21.06.2025 and pass appropriate orders within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

¶4In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the fifth respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 21.06.2025 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5Such representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry, including issuing notice to the petitioner, owners of adjoining lands and considering any objections from them. The fifth respondent is also directed to provide a reasonable opportunity at such inquiry to the petitioner and any others who would be affected by such decision. There shall be no order as to costs. (K.SURENDER, J)

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¶1State Represented by the Principal Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, St. George Fort, Chennai-600 009.

¶2The Commissioner of Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

¶3The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

¶4The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

¶5The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai, Madurai District - 625 020.

¶6The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk Office, Madurai District 625 020.

K.SURENDER, J. PKN

12.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :12.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER S.Rajendran ... Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. State Represented by the Principal Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, St. George Fort, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Commissioner of Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 3. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai. 4. The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai. 5. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai, Madurai District - 625 020. 6. The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk Office, Madurai District 625 020. ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 6th respondent to implement the order of the 3rd respondent made in Moo.Mu. 3539104/2025/J1, dated 14.07.2025 and to issue revenue patta in respect of 66 cents and assignment patta in respect of 36 cents in S.No.33/4, situates in Kusavakundu Village, South Taluk, Madurai District. For Petitioner :Mr. B.Vinothkumar For Respondents :Mr.D.Sadiq Raja Addl. Government Pleader for R1 to R6