V.Pichani v. the District Collector
Writ Petition – Joint Patta – Removal of names – Mandamus to consider representation
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (N. Anand Venkatesh J., 10.03.2025) dismissed W.P.No.15434 of 2014, an Article 226 mandamus petition seeking consideration of a representation dated 06.05.2014 for removal of names of respondents 3 & 4 (Mani and Murugan, sons of Late Munusami) from Joint Patta No.253 covering S.No.261/3C, Ayyarpadi Village, Arakkonam Taluk, Vellore District. Rejection rested on the Additional Government Pleader's (M.R. Gokul Krishnan) instruction-based submission that the 4th respondent was in possession and enjoyment and carrying out agricultural activities. Petitioners did not appear; connected M.P.No.1 of 2014 closed; no costs. No precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
The Additional Government Pleader, on instructions, submitted that the petitioners' representation had been considered and the claim rejected because the 4th respondent was found in possession and enjoyment of the property and was carrying on agricultural activities; this Court recorded that submission.