R.Subramaniyan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer/Jamabandi Officer
Mandamus under Article 226 – Direction to consider representations
Case brief
What is this about?
WP No. 27047 of 2026, Madras HC, Justice Krishnan Ramasamy, decided 16-07-2026. Writ of Mandamus (Article 226) by two petitioners against Revenue Divisional Officer/Jamabandi Officer, Tahsildar and Taluk Surveyor, Perambalur, and private respondents Chinnasamy and Mariappan, seeking consideration of representations dated 17.06.2026 and 22.06.2026 for survey, subdivision and correction of revenue records for 45 cents in old S.No.244/2 / new S.No.244/2B, Elambalur village, and removal of names from patta no.4623 dated 21.06.2026. Disposed of at admission by consent: Tahsildar directed to decide on merits within 4 weeks after notice to all concerned; no opinion on merits; no costs; no cases cited.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the 2nd respondent (Tahsildar) to consider the petitioners' representations dated 17.06.2026 & 22.06.2026 and, after issuing notice to all concerned parties, dispose of them on merits and in accordance with law within 4 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.