P.K Pazhanichamy v. The District Revenue Officer

ORDER The writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent herein to conclude the proceedings on the petitioner's representation dated 12.08.2021, within the time frame to be stipulated 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 submits that the petitioner is in peaceful possession and enjoyment of the subject properties comprised in Survey Nos.27/1, 27/2a, 28/3, 28/4 and 28/5, measuring a total extent of 1.32.50 hectares. While so, the pattas relating to the said properties were changed in the name of the fourth respondent. Consequently, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 12.08.2021 to the second respondent, seeking cancellation of the pattas standing in the name of the fourth respondent and issuance of patta in favour of the petitioner. Despite the lapse of considerable time, the second respondent has failed to conclude the enquiry and pass appropriate orders. Hence, the present writ petition.

¶5The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 submits that the enquiry is in progress and the same will be completed and appropriate orders will be passed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6Recording the aforesaid 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 conclude the enquiry on the representation made by the petitioner dated 12.08.2021 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after providing reasonable opportunity during such enquiry to the petitioner, the fourth respondent and also any other persons, who may be affected by such decision, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 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. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No

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1.The District Revenue Officer, District Collector Office, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Sub-Collector, Sub-Collector Office, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District. K.SURENDER

, J.

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05.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.02.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER and W.M.P.(MD)No.2524 of 2026 P.K.Pazhanichamy ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The District Revenue Officer, District Collector Office, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District. 2.The Sub-Collector, Sub-Collector Office, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 3.The Tahsildar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District. 4.S.Murugan ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent herein to conclude the proceedings on the petitioner's representation dated 12.08.2021 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ponsaravanan For R1 to R3 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader