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Kalanjiyam v. The District Revenue Officer

Mandamus – Consideration of representation

Madras HC15 Sept 2025WP(MD)/24967/2025

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Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P(MD)No.24967 of 2025; Kalanjiyam v. The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District and others; Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy; decided 15.09.2025; Article 226 Constitution of India; writ of mandamus; UDR records correction; patta; survey No.120/2, Athankarai Revenue Village, Ramanathapuram Taluka; representation dated 20.08.2025; disposal within twelve (12) weeks; reasonable opportunity to petitioner and fourth respondent Murugananthammal; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 20.08.2025 after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the fourth respondent, within twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. No costs. ¶27

Kalanjiyam Vs The District Revenue Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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Issue for consideration

Whether the first respondent should be directed to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 20.08.2025 for correction of a mistake in the UDR records / issuance of patta.

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Court's answer

In view of the learned Special Government Pleader's submission that the matter is pending before the District Revenue Officer, it was not necessary to issue notice to the fourth respondent in the writ petition.

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Ratio / Principle

Without making any observations on the merits, the writ petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 20.08.2025 after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the fourth respondent, within twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.

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Mandamus - Consideration of representation - Petitioner sought a direction to consider his representation dated 20.08.2025 for correction of a mistake in the UDR records and issuance of patta in respect of survey No.120/2, Athankarai Revenue Village, Ramanathapuram Taluka. Learned Special Government Pleader accepted notice for respondents 1 to 3 and stated that the matter pending before the District Revenue Officer would be considered and disposed of on merits after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the fourth respondent. Held, without making any observations on the merits, notice to the fourth respondent was unnecessary and the writ petition was disposed of directing the first respondent to consider and dispose of the representation dated 20.08.2025 after hearing the petitioner and the fourth respondent, within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order. No costs.

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W.P(MD)NO.24967 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 15.09.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY

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W.P(MD)No.24967 of 2025

Kalanjiyam

... Petitioner

The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram Division, Ramanathapuram District.

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The Tahsildar, Ramanathapuram Taluka, Ramanathapuram District.

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Murugananthammal. ... Respondents

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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 to direct respondent to consider the petitioner's petition dated 20.08.2025 for issuing a patta at survey No.120/2, Athankarai Revenue Village, Ramanathapuram Taluka, Ramanathapuram District pending before the respondent within a time stipulated by this Court.

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W.P(MD)NO.24967 of 2025

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For Petitioner : Mr. B.Mahendrarajan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3

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O R D E R

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The petitioner seeks a direction for consideration of representation dated 20.08.2025 for correction of a mistake committed in the UDR records.

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Learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 to 3. He submits that the matter is pending before the District Revenue Officer and would be considered and disposed of on merits after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the fourth respondent herein.

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In view of the above submissions of learned Special Government Pleader, it is not necessary to issue notice to the fourth respondent in this Writ Petition.

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Accordingly, without making any observations on the merits,

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W.P(MD)NO.24967 of 2025

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this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 20.08.2025 after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the fourth respondent. The representation shall be disposed of within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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NCS : Yes/No 15.09.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd

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To 1. The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District.

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