A.J.M.Solomon v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to sub divide the petitioner's property in S.No.86/1A1B of Vijayaraghava Mudhaliyar Chathram Village, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District and consequently, issue separate patta on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 06.01.2026 within the time frame as may be 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 third respondent, notice to the third respondent is hereby dispensed with.

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner and one K.Yesudurai are the lawful owners of the subject property and continue to be in possession and enjoyment thereof. Though the petitioner submitted representations dated 29.12.2025 and 06.01.2026 to the respondents seeking subdivision and to issue separate Patta, no action has been taken till date, compelling the petitioner to file the present Writ Petition.

¶5The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1, 2 and 4 would submit that the petitioner's representations dated 29.12.2025 and

06.01.2026 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 representations dated 29.12.2025 and 06.01.2026, 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 twelve 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

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1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Tahsildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Commissioner, Tirunelveli Corporation, Tirunelveli.

4.The Assistant Commissioner, Palayamkottai Region, Tirunelveli Corporation, Tirunelveli District. K.SURENDER

, J.

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06.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.02.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER A.J.M.Solomon ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli. 2.The Tahsildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District. 3.The Commissioner, Tirunelveli Corporation, Tirunelveli. 4.The Assistant Commissioner, Palayamkottai Region, Tirunelveli Corporation, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to sub divide the petitioner's property in S.No.86/1A1B of Vijayaraghava Mudhaliyar Chathram Village, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District and consequently, issue separate patta on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 06.01.2026 within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Balaji For R1, R2 and R4 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader