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K.D.Venkitasamy v. The Tahsildar

Mandamus – Patta enquiry – Time-bound direction

Madras HC18 Jun 2025WP(MD)/16293/2025

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W.P(MD)No.16293 of 2025, decided 18.06.2025 by S. Sounthar J., Madras High Court (Madurai Bench). Keywords: Article 226; writ of mandamus; patta; Tahsildar, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai; enquiry Na.Ka.No.2983/24/A3 dated 19.12.2024; representation dated 12.11.2024; Sengapadai Bit-I Village; 29 cents out of 1.39 acres; Pothiraj @ Duraisamy; time-bound direction of 8 weeks; disposed of without costs; no merits decided.

What did the court decide?

Direction (mandamus) to the respondent to conclude the enquiry in Na.Ka.No.2983/24/A3, dated 19.12.2024 and pass final orders on its own merits after issuing notice to the Petitioner and other interested parties, if any, within 8 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs. ¶¶23

K.D.Venkitasamy Vs The Tahsildar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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Issue for consideration

Whether the respondent-Tahsildar can be directed by writ of mandamus to conclude the enquiry initiated in Na.Ka.No.2983/24/A3, dated 19.12.2024, based on the Petitioner's representation dated 12.11.2024, within a time frame fixed by the Court.

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Court's answer

Without going into the merits of the matter, the respondent is directed to conclude the enquiry initiated by him in Na.Ka.No.2983/24/A3, dated 19.12.2024, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

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Ratio / Principle

Final orders shall be passed on their own merits after issuing notice to the Petitioner and other interested parties, if any, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

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Mandamus – Patta enquiry – Time-bound direction – Petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the Tahsildar, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai to conclude the enquiry initiated in Na.Ka.No.2983/24/A3, dated 19.12.2024, pursuant to his representation dated 12.11.2024 seeking issuance of patta in respect of 29 cents out of 1.39 acres in Sengapadai Bit-I Village, purchased by the Petitioner's father Pothiraj @ Duraisamy – Additional Government Pleader took notice and submitted that the proceedings would be concluded and final orders passed within the time frame fixed by the Court – Held, without going into the merits of the matter, the respondent was directed to conclude the enquiry and pass final orders on its own merits after issuing notice to the Petitioner and other interested parties, if any, within 8 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order – Writ Petition disposed of. No costs.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 18.06 .2025

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CORAM:

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR

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W.P(MD)No.16293 of 2025

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K.D.Venkitasamy ... Petitioner

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.Vs.

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The Tahsildar,, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai. ... Respondent

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to conclude the enquiry initiated in Na.Ka.No.2983/24/A3, dated 19.12.2024 based on the Petitioner’s representation, dated 12.11.2024 within the time frame fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.K.Udayakumar For Respondent : Mrs.K.Malathi Addl.Govt. Pleader

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O R D E R

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The Petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondent to

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conclude the enquiry initiated in Na.Ka.No.2983/24/A3, dated 19.12.2024 based on the his representation, dated 12.11.2024

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2.Mrs.K.Malathi, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondent. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

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3.It is the case of the Petitioner that 29 cents out of 1.39 acres in Sengapadai Bit-I Village, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District was purchased by the Petitioner’s father Pothiraj @ Duraisamy. After his death,the Petitioner and his siblings have been in possession and enjoyment of the said property. The Petitioner submitted a representation on 12.11.2024 seeking issuance of patta in the name of the Petitioner and his siblings in respect of the subject property. Pursuant to the said representation, the respondent initiated proceedings in Na.Ka.No.2983/24/A3, dated 19.12.2024 and the same has not been concluded till date. Hence the present Writ Petition is filed by the Petitioner for the relief stated supra.

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4.Mrs.K.Malathi, learned Additional Government Pleader who takes notice for the respondent would submit that the proceedings initiated by the respondent will be concluded and final orders will be passed within the time frame fixed by this

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Court.

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5.In view of the same, without going into the merits of the matter, the respondent is directed to conclude the enquiry initiated by him in Na.Ka.No.2983/24/A3, dated 19.12.2024 and pass final orders on its own merits after issuing notice to the Petitioner, and other interested parties, if any, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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6.With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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18.06.2025

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The Tahsildar,, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai.

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