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P.Devika v. The District Collector

WRIT OF MANDAMUS – ISSUANCE OF PATTA

Madras HC14 Aug 2025WP(MD)/22302/2025

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What is this about?

Patta transfer mandamus; Article 226; Tahsildar Singampunari; representation dated 13.06.2025; S.No.290/18A Kalapur Village; 3 1/4 cents; sale deed dated 26.02.1985 Nagarajan-Chellappan; patta No.2985 pattadhars notice; twelve-week timeline; disposed at admission stage; no costs; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; S.Sounthar J.; W.P.(MD) No.22302 of 2025.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the second respondent (Tahsildar, Singampunari) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.06.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits within twelve weeks of receipt of a copy of the order, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the pattadhars named in patta No.2985; writ petition disposed of without orders as to costs. ¶27

P.Devika Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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Issue for consideration

Whether a writ of mandamus should be issued directing the second respondent (Tahsildar) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.06.2025 seeking issuance of patta in respect of the property situated in S.No.290/18A, Kalapur Village.

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Court's answer

Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the Court directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.06.2025.

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Ratio / Principle

The second respondent must pass final orders on its own merits within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the pattadhars whose names appear in patta No.2985.

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Key takeaways

On these directions, the writ petition is disposed of, with no orders as to costs.ratio¶27

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WRIT OF MANDAMUS - ISSUANCE OF PATTA - Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), W.P.(MD) No.22302 of 2025, decided 14.08.2025 by S.Sounthar, J. Petitioner sought a mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing the Tahsildar, Singampunari to consider a representation dated 13.06.2025 and issue patta for land in S.No.290/18A, measuring 3 1/4 cents, Kalapur Village, Singampunari Sub division, Sivagangai District. According to the petitioner, his father Nagarajan purchased the property from one Chellappan under a sale deed dated 26.02.1985, but patta No.2985 continued in the names of Chellappan and four others; the representation went unconsidered. The learned Government Advocate took notice and submitted that the representation would be considered in accordance with law. HELD: Without expressing any opinion on the merits, the second respondent was directed to consider the representation dated 13.06.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the pattadhars named in patta No.2985. Writ petition disposed of at the admission stage by consent; no orders as to costs.

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W.P.(MD) No.22302 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 14.08.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR

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W.P.(MD) No.22302 of 2025

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P.Devika ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

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The Tahsildar, Singampunari Tahsildar Office, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents

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Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,

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praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2^nd respondent

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to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.06.2025 and issue patta in petitioner's name for the land situated in S.No.290/18A, measuring 3 ¼ cents, Kalapur Village, Singampunari Sub division, Sivagangai District.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier

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For Respondents : Mrs.S.Jeya Priya Government Advocate

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ORDER

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The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the second respondent to consider his representation dated 13.06.2025 seeking issuance of patta in respect of the property situated in S.No.290/18A, at Kalapur Village, Singampunari Sub division, Sivagangai District.

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2.Heard the arguments of Mr.G.M.Xavier, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mrs.S.Jeya Priya, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents. By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

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According to the petitioner, his father Nagarajan purchased the subject property from one Chellappan under sale deed dated 26.02.1985. The patta for the property stands in the name of the said Chellappan and four others in patta No.2985. The petitioner submitted a representation on 13.06.2025 seeking issuance of patta in his name based on the above mentioned document. The same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

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The learned Government Advocate who takes notice for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

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In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.06.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the pattadhars whose names are mentioned in the patta No.2985. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no orders as to costs.

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No PJL

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