S.Ayyakannu v. The District Collector

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to conclude the Patta process based on the proceedings of the 2nd respondent in Oo.Mu.No. 1308 of 2024 (A7) dated 04.05.2024 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the property originally belonged to T.R. Ramauja. Subsequently, it was purchased by the petitioner's vendor, G. Kamalam, through a registered sale deed dated

13.12.1982 (Document No. 2350 of 1982). Thereafter, the petitioner purchased the property from G. Kamalam by a registered sale deed dated 01.04.2004 (Document No. 1239 of 2004) and has since been in possession and enjoyment of the property. The learned counsel further submitted that there are several representations made to the third respondent seeking mutation of revenue records and issuance of patta in the petitioner's favour, no action has been taken. In this regard, the petitioner, along with 44 others, submitted a joint representation dated

15.02.2024 to the second respondent, requesting direction to the third respondent for issuance of patta. Pursuant to this, the second respondent issued a communication in Oo.Mu.No.1308/2024 (A7) dated 04.05.2024 directing the third respondent to take appropriate action. However, no steps have been taken by the third respondent till date.

¶3Heard the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, it is noted that the second respondent had received the complaint and initiated proceedings in Oo.Mu.No.1308 of 2024 (A7) dated 04.05.2024; however, the third respondent has not concluded the same. Therefore, this Court directs the third respondent to complete the proceedings within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of . No costs

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¶1The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer, Trichy Division, Trichy.

¶3The Tahsildar, Trichy West Taluk, Trichy District.

¶4The Special Government Pleader, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai S.SRIMATHY, J msrm

18.03.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD).No.7323 of 2026 S.Ayyakannu ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Trichy Division, Trichy. 3. The Tahsildar, Trichy West Taluk, Trichy District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to conclude the Patta process based on the proceedings of the 2nd respondent in Oo.Mu.No.1308 of 2024 (A7) dated 04.05.2024 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.I.Velpradeep For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhiraj Special Government Pleader