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Madras High Court, WP No. 14126 of 2026, decided 09-04-2026 by Abdul Quddhose, J. Petitioner R. Kuppusamy, represented by G. Kannagi, sought a writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tindivanam Range (respondents: District Collector Villupuram; RDO Tindivanam Range; Tahsildar Gingee Taluk, represented by Government Advocate C. Jayaprakash; private respondent Muniyammal) to consider his representations dated 23.02.2026 and 24.03.2026 and cancel the patta illegally obtained by the 4th respondent over 1116 sq.ft. of land, old survey no. N188-8 / new survey no. 188/39, Kattuchithamur Village, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District. Petition disposed of: RDO directed to pass final orders on merits in accordance with law within twelve weeks, after hearing the 4th respondent and other third parties; no opinion expressed on merits; no costs. Keywords: patta cancellation, mandamus, revenue records, survey number, Villupuram, Gingee Taluk, twelve-week timeline.