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R.Ambika v. The District Collector

Madras HC9 Jul 2026WP/25994/2026

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What is this about?

Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution; Madras High Court; Justice Krishnan Ramasamy; patta transfer; Patta No.597; Natham S.F. No. 123/7 / New S.F. No. 267/1; Nangavalli Village; Mettur Taluk; Salem District; registered Settlement Deed dated 05.05.2023; online application No.2026/N103/08/003374 dated 12.03.2026; direction to Tahsildar to decide on merits within six weeks; writ petition disposed of, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated 12.03.2026 on its own merits and dispose of it in accordance with law within six weeks from receipt of copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs. ¶30

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

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WP No. 25994 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 09-07-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 25994 of 2026

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R.Ambika W/O.Rajiv Gandhi Res.at Door No.320, Nethaji street Kalarampatti, Erumapalayam Salem Taluk and District

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..Petitioner(s)

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The District Collector Salem

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The Tahsildar Mettur Taluk

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The Zone Deputy Tahsildar Mettur (09) Taluk Salem District

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to consider the online application No.2026/N103/08/003374 dated 12.3.2026 vide can No.1330801049126 before the Zonal Deputy Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk, pending before the 3rd respondent herein for the change of name transfer of patta No.597 within the stipulated time and pass

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Sekar For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government counsel

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

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WP No. 25994 of 2026

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Order

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This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents herein to consider the online application for patta transfer.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner’s father originally owned the land and building comprised in Natham S.F. No. 123/7 (New S.F. No. 267/1), covered under Patta No. 597, admeasuring 0.0140.0 sq. m., situated at Nangavalli Village and Town Panchayat. Subsequently, the petitioner’s father executed a registered Settlement Deed dated 05.05.2023 in favour of the petitioner and her sister, and they have been in continuous possession of the subject property ever since. Accordingly, the petitioner submitted an online application dated 12.03.2026 seeking the transfer of patta. Since the said application has not yet been considered, the petitioner has approached this Court.

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In reply, Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government Counsel who takes

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notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioner’s online application dated 12.03.2026 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of six weeks.

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WP No. 25994 of 2026

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Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned

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Government Counsel for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record.

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In view of the above, this Court directs the 2^nd respondent to consider

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the petitioner’s online application dated 12.03.2026 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

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

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09-07-2026

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Index: Yes/No

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

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