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Sankar Raj v. The District Collector

Madras HC1 Dec 2025WP(MD)/34759/2025

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought cancellation of a patta granted to the fifth respondent over land he claimed, and issuance of patta in his father's name. The court directed the RDO to conclude the cancellation enquiry and the Tahsildar to issue patta accordingly within twelve weeks.

What did the court decide?

Direction to RDO to conclude patta-cancellation enquiry and Tahsildar to issue patta thereafter, within twelve weeks.

Sankar Raj Vs The District Collector — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD) No.34759 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 01.12.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.SURENDER

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W.P.(MD)No.34759 of 2025

Sankar Raj

... Petitioner

The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

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The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sangarankovil Division, Tenkasi District.

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The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Sivagiri Taluk, Tenkasi District.

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5.Thirupathi ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.1 to 4 to cancel the patta stands in the name of the Respondent No.5 and subsequently to issue patta in the Petitioner's father name by

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considering the Petitioner's representation dated on 14.11.2025 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Saravanan For Respondents : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian, Govt. Advocate for R1 & R2

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O R D E R

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This Writ Petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondent Nos.1 to 4 to cancel the patta stands in the name of Respondent No.5 and subsequently to issue patta in the name of the petitioner's father name, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.11.2025 in accordance with law, within the time stipulated by this Court.

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2. Both parties are present and by considering their

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arguments, this Writ Petition is disposed of at the admission stage itself.

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3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that patta

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was issued in favour of the 5 th respondent for the land, which was owned by the petitioner. A civil suit was also filed by the 5 th respondent before

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the concerned civil Court. However, the said suit was dismissed. Thereafter, appeal was also dismissed. Now the petitioner seeks cancellation of the said patta, which is within the powers of the third respondent and thereafter, direct issuance of patta, which is within the powers of the 4 th respondent.

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4. In view of the same, the third respondent shall conclude the enquiry for cancellation of the patta in accordance with the procedure laid down under the law and subject to the outcome regarding cancellation of patta, the patta shall be then issued by the 4 th respondent in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from today.

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5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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(K.SURENDER, J.) 01.12.2025

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vsm Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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K.SURENDER, J.

vsm

The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

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The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sangarankovil Division, Tenkasi District.

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The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Sivagiri Taluk, Tenkasi District.

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Sankar Raj v. The District Collector

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