M.Hemalatha v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Separate patta; writ of mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; Tamil Nadu revenue/patta records; unconsidered representation dated 18.07.2025; registered Will dated 23.08.2016; unregistered family arrangement dated 15.03.2023; Survey Nos. 844/2, 844/3, 844/4; Palaviduthi Village; Kadavur Taluk; Karur District; Tahsildar; Revenue Divisional Officer Kulithalai; District Collector; disposal at admission stage by consent without merits; twelve-week compliance direction; notice to private respondents and heirs of Ilanchiyam @ Ilanchiyathammal; no costs; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; Justice S. Sounthar; W.P.(MD) No.20205 of 2025; decided 24.07.2025.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction (mandamus effect) to the third respondent (Tahsildar) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.07.2025, issue notice to the petitioner, private respondents 4 to 8 and the descendants of Ilanchiyam @ Ilanchiyathammal, and pass final orders on merits within twelve weeks; no opinion expressed on merits; no costs.