K.Nagulan,S/o.Late Krishnan v. The District collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Justice M. Dhandapani, W.P.No.18692 of 2018, decided 17.09.2025. Petitioner K.Nagulan (counsel R.Anandha Babu) versus District Collector/District Revenue Officer/Tahsildar Chengalpattu/Revenue Inspector Vandalur Firka and Thiru.N.Murugaiyan (Govt. Advocate T.M.Rajangam for R1-R4; no appearance for R5). Subject: cancellation of patta in fifth respondent's name and change of patta for S.No.58/5B, Venkatamangalam Village, 99 cents, Patta No.552; representation dated 14.06.2016 unconsidered. Outcome: writ disposed of; respondents to consider representation and pass orders on merits per law after hearing both sides within six weeks; no costs. No precedent cited; no monetary quantum.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.06.2016 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the petitioner and the fifth respondent, within six weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.