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Karuppannan v. The District Revenue Officer

Madras HC19 Sept 2025WP(MD)/25711/2025

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought a mandamus directing disposal of his representation about incorrect names shown in UDR revenue records for land allotted to his father by partition. On the Additional Government Pleader's submission, the court permitted a fresh representation to the District Revenue Officer and directed disposal within twelve weeks.

What did the court decide?

Permission to file fresh representation to District Revenue Officer; officer directed to dispose of it on merits within twelve weeks after hearing affected persons.

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

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W.P(MD)No. 25711 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 19.09.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY

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W.P(MD)No. 25711 of 2025

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Karuppannan ... Petitioner

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The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Karur District.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithala, Karur District.

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The Tahsildar, Kulithala, Karur District. ... 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 the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 21.07.2025 within a reasonable time to be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. P.Ganapathi Subramanian For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader

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W.P(MD)No. 25711 of 2025

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O R D E R

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According to the petitioner, 0.25 ares in survey numbers mentioned in the petition were allotted to his father by way of partition. Thereafter, it is stated that the petitioner, his mother and his sister are in exclusive possession and enjoyment of such property. While checking UDR records, it is stated that the petitioner was shocked to find the names of other persons being shown in such records. Therefore, after submitting a representation dated 21.07.2025 to the Revenue Divisional Officer, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

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Learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of all the respondents. He submits that the petitioner has submitted a representation to the Revenue Divisional Officer, whereas it should be submitted to the District Revenue Officer. He further submits that if such representation is filed before the District Revenue Officer, the same would be considered and disposed of on merits by the District Revenue Officer within a period of twelve weeks from the receipt thereof.

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W.P(MD)No. 25711 of 2025

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In view of the above submissions, without making any

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observations on the merits, this Writ Petition is disposed of with the following directions:

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The petitioner is permitted to submit a fresh representation to the District Revenue Officer within one (1) week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order;

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Upon receipt thereof, the District Revenue Officer is directed to consider and dispose of the same on merits within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt thereof, after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and any other persons who would be affected by such order. No costs.

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NCS : Yes/No 19.09.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd

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To 1. The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Karur District.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithala, Karur District.

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W.P(MD)No. 25711 of 2025

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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The Tahsildar, Kulithala, Karur District.

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ORDER MADE IN

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W.P(MD)No. 25711 of 2025

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19.09.2025

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Karuppannan v. The District Revenue Officer

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