Rajah Rajagopal Tondaiman v. The District Collector

O R D E R This petition has been filed seeking to direct the 3rd respondent to issue patta in petitioner's favour in respect of the property comprised in S.F.No. 5596/0, Ward A, Block 75, admeasuring to an extent of 0324 sq.mtr. = 3900 sq.ft. situated at Kavinadu West, South Natham Pannai, Pudukkottai (North), Pudukkottai Taluk and District based on the petitioner's representation dated

12.02.2026 after making necessary changes in the revenue records within a stipulated time may be fixed by this Court.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's application had already been considered on 15.12.2025, pursuant to which the Revenue Tahsildar passed an order holding that the land had been wrongly classified as PWD land and directing its deletion from such classification, with a further direction to issue patta to the petitioner. It was further submitted that the District Revenue Officer, by order dated 04.04.2024, had also passed an order in favour of the petitioner. In such circumstances, the Tahsildar ought to have issued patta in light of the said orders.

¶3The learned Special Government Pleader submitted that although the earlier order was passed and the petitioner has submitted a fresh application on

12.02.2026 only. Therefore, the respondents seeks time to consider the same and pass appropriate orders, including issuance of patta to the petitioner.

¶4Considering the above facts, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's claim in the light of the earlier order passed by the Revenue Authorities and issue patta within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

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¶1The District Collector, District Collectorate, Pudukkottai – 622 001.

¶2The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate, Pudukkottai – 622 001.

¶3The Tahsildar, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District – 622 001.

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

17.03.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Rajah Rajagopal Tondaiman ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Pudukkottai – 622 001. 2. The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate, Pudukkottai – 622 001. 3. The Tahsildar, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District – 622 001. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 3rd respondent to issue patta in petitioner's favour in respect of the property comprised in S.F.No.5596/0, Ward A, Block 75, admeasuring to an extent of 0324 sq.mtr. = 3900 sq.ft. situated at Kavinadu West, South Natham Pannai, Pudukkottai (North), Pudukkottai Taluk and District based on the petitioner's patta transfer representation dated 12.02.2026 after making necessary changes in the revenue records within a specific time frame that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.Shangar Murali For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhiraj Special Government Pleader