R.Kamayi v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant patta to the extent of 2 acres of Government land in S.No.95/1, situated at Rengappanaickenpatti Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District, by disposing the petitioner's representation dated 27.12.2025.

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

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in possession and enjoyment of the subject property. It is further submitted that the petitioner made a representation dated 27.12.2025 to the respondents seeking issuance of Patta. However, despite receipt of the said representation, the respondents have neither considered the same nor passed any orders thereon so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

¶4The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 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.

¶5Recording 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 third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.12.2025, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after providing reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, and any other persons, who may be affected by such decision, within a period of sixteen weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No

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1.The Chief Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

2.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Collectorate, Dindigul - 624 004.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul Revenue Division, Dindigul - 624 001.

4.The Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District - 624 208. K.SURENDER

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17.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.02.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER R.Kamayi ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Collectorate, Dindigul - 624 004. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul Revenue Division, Dindigul - 624 001. 4.The Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District - 624 208. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant patta to the extent of 2 acres of Government land in S.No.95/1, situated at Rengappanaickenpatti Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District, by disposing the petitioner's representation dated 27.12.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Suriya Narayanan For Respondents : Mr.D.Sadiq Raja Additional Government Pleader