Sengottaian Vs The Revenue Tashildar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

Sengottaian Vs The Revenue Tashildar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

Writ petition closed (not adjudicated on merits) in view of the Tahsildar's rejection of the representations (Na.Ka. No. 1476/2026/E dated 23.06.2026); liberty granted to the petitioners to challenge the rejection order in the manner known to law; connected WMP No. 25981 of 2026 closed; no costs.

Issue for consideration

Whether the Revenue Tashildar, Edappadi Taluk should be directed by writ of Mandamus to grant patta to the petitioners for 1.24 acres in SF No. 223/4 and 1.67 acres in SF No. 223/5, Edappadi Village, Salem district, by considering their representations dated 08.04.2026 and 04.05.2026

Court's answer

Since the petitioners' representations had already been considered and rejected by the Tahsildar, Edappadi (communication dated 23.06.2026), the Writ Petition was closed in view of that subsequent development.

Ratio / Principle

Liberty was granted to the petitioner to challenge the rejection order, if so advised, in the manner known to law; no costs were awarded.

Key takeaways

The connected miscellaneous petition (WMP No. 25981 of 2026) was closed.ratio¶25

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Madras High Court (Krishnan Ramasamy J., 24-06-2026), WP No. 23915 of 2026 with WMP No. 25981 of 2026: Three brothers (Sengottaian, Arthanari and Nagappan, sons of late Mottaiyandi) filed a writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction to the Revenue Tashildar, Edappadi Taluk, Salem district, to grant patta for 1.24 acres in SF No. 223/4 and 1.67 acres in SF No. 223/5, Edappadi Village, by considering their representations dated 08.04.2026 and 04.05.2026. At hearing, the Government Counsel reported that the representations had been considered and rejected, producing the Tahsildar's communication in Na.Ka. No. 1476/2026/E dated 23.06.2026. In view of this subsequent development, the writ petition was closed, with liberty reserved to the petitioners to challenge the rejection order in the manner known to law; the connected miscellaneous petition was closed and no costs were awarded.

WP No. 23915 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

WP No. 23915 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 25981 OF 2026

Sengottaian S/o. Late.Mottaiyandi, Alachampalayam, Edappadi Taluk, Salem district

Arthanari S/o. Late.Mottaiyandi, Alachampalayam, Edappadi Taluk, Salem district

Nagappan S/o. Late.Mottaiyandi, Alachampalayam, Edappadi Taluk, Salem district

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

The Revenue Tashildar Edappadi Taluk, Salem district

..Respondent(s)

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant patta in our names in respect of the lands measuring 1.24 acres in SF No. 223/4 and 1.67 acres in SF No. 223/5 Edappadi Village, Salem district by considering our representations dated 8.04.2026 and 4.05.2026.

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For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Manoharan

For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government Counsel

Order

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner’s representations dated 08.04.2026 and 04.05.2026 for the grant of patta.

When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondent submitted that the representations of the petitioner dated 08.04.2026 and 04.05.2026 were considered and rejected. In support of his submission, he produced a communication from the Tahsildar, Edappadi, in Na.Ka. No. 1476/2026/E, dated 23.06.2026.

In view of the subsequent development, this Writ Petition is closed.

However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to challenge the said rejection order, if so advised, in the manner known to law. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

24-06-2026

Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SK

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WP No. 23915 of 2026

To The Revenue Tashildar Edappadi Taluk, Salem district

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WP No. 23915 of 2026

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

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WP No. 23915 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 25981 OF 2026

24-06-2026

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