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M.Jothi v. The District Collector

Madras HC4 Jun 2026WP/16477/2026

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What is this about?

Patta entry rectification; Writ of Mandamus; Article 226; representation dated 27.03.2026; Patta No 371; survey Nos 35/2B and 35/3C; Vellalkundam village; Vazhapadi Taluk; Salem District; Tahsildar directed to decide representation within 8 weeks; disposal by consent at admission stage; no costs; Madras High Court; Krishnan Ramasamy J.; WP No. 16477 of 2026; decided 04-06-2026.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the 3rd respondent (Tahsildar, Vazhapadi Taluk) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.03.2026 and dispose of it on merits and in accordance with law within 8 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs awarded. ¶8

M.Jothi Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 16477 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 04-06-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 16477 of 2026

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M.Jothi W/o Murugesan No 2/71, Merku Kadu, Vellalakundam, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem District

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..Petitioner(s)

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The District Collector Office of Collectorate, Salem District

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The Revenue Divisional officer Office of the RDO, Salem District

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The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem District

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S. Thangavel S/o Shanmuga Padaiyatchi Vellalakundam, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem District

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer:

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 27.03.2026 seeking rectification of the erroneous entries in Patta No 371 relating to survey Nos 35/2B and 35/3C

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WP No. 16477 of 2026

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situated at Vellalkundam village, Vazhapadi Taluk Salem District and issue patta in favour of the petitioner within a time frame as may be stipulated by this Honble Court

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Rajakumar For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt’s counsel for R1 to 3

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.03.2026.

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Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

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By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 27.03.2026 before the 2^nd & 3^rd respondents, requesting for rectification of the erroneous entries in Patta No 371 relating to survey Nos 35/2B and 35/3C situated at Vellalkundam village, Vazhapadi Taluk Salem District and issue patta in favour of the petitioner.

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WP No. 16477 of 2026

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However, the said representation was not at all considered by the 2^nd & 3^rd respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

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In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner’s representation will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

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In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 3^rd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 27.03.2026 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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