Sudalaimuthu v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to issue Patta to the petitioner in Survey No.242/2, measuring an extent of 54 cents, situated at Unnagulam Village, Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.02.2026.

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

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner and is in peaceful possession and enjoyment of the subject property. The petitioner submitted several applications and also submitted a representation dated 04.02.2026 to the respondents seeking issuance of Patta. However, despite the lapse of considerable time, no action has been taken on the petitioner's request. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

¶4The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1, 2 and 4 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 fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.02.2026, 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

19.02.2026 smn2 To:-

1.The District Collector, District Collector Campus, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Zonal Deputy Thasildar, Thasildar Office, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.

4.The Thasildar, Thasildar Office, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli District. K.SURENDER

, J.

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19.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.02.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Sudalaimuthu ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The District Collector, District Collector Campus, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Zonal Deputy Thasildar, Thasildar Office, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli District. 3.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District. 4.The Thasildar, Thasildar Office, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to issue Patta to the petitioner in Survey No.242/2, measuring an extent of 54 cents, situated at Unnagulam Village, Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.02.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Susikumar For R1, R2 and R4 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhiyan Government Advocate For R3 : Mr.SS.Madhavan Additional Government Pleader