Muniyamma, v. The District Collector

O R D E R This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.11.2025 and 24.02.2026 respectively, in accordance with law to classify the petitioner's land in S.No.240/2 of an extent of 0.95.0 ares based on Darkas Patta No. 370/1984 dated

16.04.1984 and thereby issue suitable directions to the respondents 2 to 4 herein for granting individual patta to the petitioner herein.

¶2Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

¶3When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents 1 to 5, submits that the petitioners' representation dated 24.02.2026 would be considered on merits and in accordance with law.

¶4In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.02.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, and to pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5The representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry. The first respondent is further directed to afford a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and to all other persons who may be affected by such decision during the course of the inquiry. There shall be no order as to costs. (K.SURENDER, J)

27.02.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

¶1The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

¶2The District Revenue Officer,, Collectorate Building, Trichy, Trichy District.

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer, Trichy Division, Trichy, Trichy District.

¶4The Tahsildar, Thiruverumbur Taluk Office, Thiruverumbur, Trichy District.

¶5The Village Administrative Officer, Kumbakudi-Velayuthakudi Village, Thiruverumbur Taluk, Trichy District.

K.SURENDER, J. PKN

27.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :27.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Muniyamma ... Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy. 2. The District Revenue Officer,, Collectorate Building, Trichy, Trichy District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Trichy Division, Trichy, Trichy District. 4. The Tahsildar, Thiruverumbur Taluk Office, Thiruverumbur, Trichy District. 5. The Village Administrative Officer, Kumbakudi-Velayuthakudi Village, Thiruverumbur Taluk, Trichy District. ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein more fully the 1st respondent herein to consider petitioners representation dated 06.11.2025 and 24.02.2026 respectively in accordance with law to classify the petitioners land in S.No.240/2 of an extent of 0.95.0 ares based on Darkas Patta No. 370/1984 dated 16.4.1984 and thereby issue suitable directions to the respondents 2 to 4 herein for granting individual patta to the petitioner herein. For Petitioner :Mr. K.P.P.Raja Raja Chozhan For Respondents :Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate for R1 to R5