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Sumathi v. The District Registrar

Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India – Mandamus – Consideration of representation

Madras HC24 Mar 2026WP/12866/2023

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Mandamus writ petition, Article 226 Constitution of India; direction to District Registrar, Registration Department, Salem Collectorate, Salem to consider representation dated 23.03.2023 for cancellation of patta; representation based on guidelines/directions in W.P. No. 3827 of 2023 dated 09.02.2023; disposal on own merits in accordance with law within twelve weeks; writ petition disposed of; no costs; single judge Krishnan Ramasamy J.; decided 24-03-2026.

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Direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2023 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs. ¶28

Sumathi Vs The District Registrar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 12866 of 2023

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 24-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

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WP No. 12866 of 2023

Sumathi

..Petitioner(s)

The District Registrar, Registration Department, Office of the District Registrar, Salem Collectorate, Salem.

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 23.03.2023 based on the guidelines / directions issued by the Honble High court of Madras in W.P. No. 3827 of 2023 dated 09.02.2023 within the time frame to be fixed by this Honble Court.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.C.Munusamy

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For Respondent(s): Ms.K.Aswini Devi Additional Government Pleader

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WP No. 12866 of 2023

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the representation dated 23.03.2023 made by the petitioner.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation on 23.03.2023 for cancellation of the patta based on the guidelines / directions issued by the Honble High court of Madras in W.P. No. 3827 of 2023 dated 09.02.2023. However the said representation was not considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition has been filed by the petitioner.

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Ms.K.Aswini Devi, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing

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on behalf of the respondent and requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

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Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondent and also perused the materials available on record.

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In view of the above, this Court directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2023 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

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WP No. 12866 of 2023

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6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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24-03-2026

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