Pandi v. The Principal Secretary to Government,

ORDER The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to issue patta in respect of an extent of 7,936 sq.ft., equivalent to 737 sq.m., out of the total extent of 0.39.07 Ares comprised in Old Survey No.32/1, now comprised in New Survey No.32/1C, in favour of Arulmigu Sri Chinna Kondammal Temple, situated at Mandapasalai, Lakshmipuram Village, M.Rettiyapatti Post, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 16.02.2026.

2.Heard the arguments of Mr.S.A.Ajin Singh, learned counsel for the petitioner, and Mr.C.Deepak, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.According to the petitioner, the above-mentioned temple is situated in the property described above. In the Settlement Register of the year 1952 and the UDR Register of the year 1983, the name of the temple has been mentioned. However, no patta has been issued in the name of the temple. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 16.02.2026, seeking issuance of patta in the name of the temple in respect of the subject property. Since the said representation has not been considered, the petitioner has approached this Court.

4.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

5.In the light of the above submission, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the sixth respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16.02.2026 and pass final orders on its own merits, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner and other interested parties.

¶6With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.

2.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration and Additional Chief Secretary, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005.

3.The Commissioner of Land Administration, Office of the Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005.

4.The District Collector, District Collectorate,

5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Aruppukottai,

6.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Aruppukottai Taluk,

S.SOUNTHAR, J.

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Writ Petition(MD)No.23639 of 2026

14.08.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)No.23639 of 2026 Pandi .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration and Additional Chief Secretary, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 3.The Commissioner of Land Administration, Office of the Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 4.The District Collector, District Collectorate, 5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Aruppukottai, 6.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Aruppukottai Taluk, .. Respondents Prayer :The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to issue patta in respect of an extent of 7,936 sq.ft. equivalent to 737 sq.m. out of the total extent of 0.39.07 Ares comprised in Old Survey No.32/1, now comprised in New Survey No.32/1C, in favour of Arulmigu Sri Chinna Kondammal Temple, situated at Mandapasalai, Lakshmipuram Village, M.Rettiyapatti Post, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 16.02.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.A.Ajin Singh For Respondents : Mr.C.Deepak Addl. Govt. Pleader