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A.Akilandeshwari v. The Commissioner

Madras HC16 Oct 2025WP(MD)/29080/2025

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Writ petition seeking a direction to issue patta based on a 1975 land assignment and a 2009 settlement deed. The court disposed of it by directing the Revenue Divisional Officer to consider the representation on merits within three months after hearing the petitioner.

What did the court decide?

Direction to third respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2025 within three months after reasonable opportunity; no costs.

A.Akilandeshwari Vs The Commissioner — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P(MD)No. 29080 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 16.10.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY

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W.P(MD)No. 29080 of 2025

A.Akilandeshwari

... Petitioner

The Commissioner, Commissionerate of Land Reforms, Chepauk, Chennai 05.

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The District Collector, District Collectorate, Karur District.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai, Karur District.

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The Thasildar, Krishnarayapuram Taluk Office, Krishnarayapuram, 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 third respondent to issue patta in the petitioner's name in Survey No. 447/1 extent of 1.04.0 Hectares at Karuppathur Revenue Village, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District on the basis of the petitioner's

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this Court.

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representation dated 30.06.2025 within a time limit that may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. K.Arunraj For Respondent s : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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By relying on an assignment on 25.08.1975 in favour of his grandfather in respect of land in survey Nos.446/2 and 447/1, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 30.06.2025 for issuance of a patta in respect thereof. The present Writ Petition relates thereto.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner points out that the Assistant Commissioner, Trichy, had directed that the assignment be transferred in favour of the petitioner's father. He also relies on a settlement deed dated 18.12.2009.

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Learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of all the respondents. He points out that these lands are currently classified as 'Tharisu' and that the Revenue Divisional Officer is empowered to

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consider a request for reclassification.

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Accordingly, without making any observations on the merits, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2025 and dispose of the same on merits within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner. No costs.

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NCS : Yes/No 16.10.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To 1. The Commissioner, Commissionerete of Land Reforms, Chepauk, Chennai 05. 2. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Karur District.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai, Karur District.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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apd

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The Thasildar, Krishnarayapuram Taluk Office, Krishnarayapuram, Karur District.

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ORDER MADE IN

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A.Akilandeshwari v. The Commissioner

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