Geetha K v. The Thasildhar

O R D E R Mr.K.Saravanan, learned Counsel for State of TN takes notice for the respondent.

¶2The present Writ Petition has been filed to quash the impugned online refusal passed by the respondent in application No. 2025/0105/24/752108 dated 16.09.2025 and also to direct the respondent to conduct fresh enquiry after affording an opportunity and pass a reasoned order.

¶3The facts of the case is that the the petitioner has claimed right over the property situated at Survey No.446/3C, Thiruparankundram Village, Thiruparankundram Taluk, Madurai, based on the registered Sale Deed in Doc.No.1/4791/2025. The petitioner has purchased an extent of 1983.5 sq.ft, of the land in the said survey number. Based on the same, the petitioner has submitted an application in No. 2025/0105/24/752108 dated 16.09.2025 before the respondent. However, the same was refused by the respondent without assigning any reason. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶4The contention of the petitioner is that the impugned order is a non-speaking order, wherein it is stated FIFO (First in First out). FIFO means that based on the seniority, the application will be considered and that apart, there is no reason for rejection of the application filed by the petitioner.

¶5Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for State of TN for the respondent.

¶6Since the petitioner sought patta on the strength of the Sale Deed, the respondent cannot reject the application without assigning any reason and thereby, the impugned order is a non-speaking order. Hence, the impugned order is quashed and the matter is remitted back to the respondent to pass a fresh order on merits and in accordance with law after affording an opportunity to the petitioner.

¶7The respondent shall consider the application filed by the petitioner for issuance of patta and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8This Writ Petition is disposed of, with above observations. No costs. W.M.P.(MD) No.15542 of 2026 is ordered. NCS : Yes/No

23.07.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To The Thasildhar, Thiruparankundram Taluk, Madurai District. S.SRIMATHY.,J. apd ORDER MADE IN

23.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :23.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY and W.M.P.(MD) No.15542 of 2026 K.Geetha ... Petitioner Vs The Thasildhar, Thiruparankundram Taluk, Madurai District. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records relating to the impugned online refusal passed by the respondent in application No. 2025/0105/24/752108 dated 16.09.2025 and quash the same as illegal and consequently, direct the respondent to conduct fresh enquiry after affording an opportunity and pass a reasoned order within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jerin Mathew For Respondent : Mr.K.Saravanan Counsel for State of TN