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M.Jebaraj v. The District collector

Madras HC4 Jun 2026WP/17465/2026

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Writ of Mandamus under Article 226, Constitution of India; Madras High Court; WP No. 17465 of 2026; Justice Krishnan Ramasamy; petitioner M.Jebaraj sought direction to respondents (District Collector Krishnagiri and Tahsildar Hosur) to consider his representation dated 06.03.2026 for issuance of patta over land at S.No.51/B, Hosur Village measuring about 798.25 sq.ft.; petition disposed of at admission stage by consent with an 8-week disposal direction after due notice; no opinion expressed on merits; no cost.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2026 and dispose of it on merits and in accordance with law within 8 weeks after issuing due notice to all concerned parties; writ petition disposed of with no cost. ¶29

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

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WP No. 17465 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. 17465 of 2026

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M.Jebaraj S/o.Muthaiah Nadar, Deepam Illam, Door No.13/45-P26 3rd Cross Shanthi Nagar (East) Housr Town and Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The District collector Krishnagiri.

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Tahsildar Hosur, Krishnagiri.

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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 respondent to issue patta to the petitioner for the property situate at S.No.51/B, Hosur Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District measuring about 798.25 sq.ft., bearing door No.36/D5 and 36/D4

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Sathish, for Ms.K.Lakshana For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Guruprasad, Govt’s counsel

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 17465 of 2026

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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 06.03.2026.

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2.Mr.M.Guruprasad, 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 06.03.2026 before the respondents, requesting for issuance of patta, pertaining to the subject land. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the 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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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 17465 of 2026

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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 2^nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 06.03.2026 and after issuing due notice to all the concerned parties, 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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