Thoppamma v. the District Collector

Madras HC23 Jul 2026WP/28551/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

UDR correction; patta; Survey No.748 and 810/2; mathagiri village; Hosur taluk; Krishnagiri; representation dated 08.06.2023; mandamus; notice and personal hearing; disposal within 6 weeks; Article 226; Thoppamma; Krishnan Ramasamy J.; disposed.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.06.2023, after issuing notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to all concerned parties, on merits and in accordance with law, within 6 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order. No cost. ¶¶35

Thoppamma Vs the District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether the 2nd respondent should be directed to make UDR correction in Survey No.748 and 810/2 in mathagiri village and issue patta based on the petitioner's representation dated 08.06.2023.

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Court's answer

This Court directed the 2nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 08.06.2023 and dispose of the same after issuing notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to all the concerned parties.

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Ratio / Principle

The disposal of the representation was ordered on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

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Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Madras High Court (Krishnan Ramasamy J.), WP No. 28551 of 2026, decided 23-07-2026: Petitioner Thoppamma sought a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing the 2nd respondent (District Revenue Officer) to make UDR correction in Survey No.748 and 810/2 in mathagiri village and issue patta based on her representation dated 08.06.2023, which had not been considered by the respondents. Learned Government counsel informed that there was progress, a report from the Tahsildhar had been received and an enquiry would be conducted. By consent the main petition was taken up for disposal at admission stage. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the Court directed the 2nd respondent to consider the representation dated 08.06.2023 and, after issuing notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of 6 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order. Writ petition disposed of. No cost.

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WP No. 28551 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 23-07-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 28551 of 2026

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Thoppamma W/o.Pappaiyya, No.42, P.K.I Street, Shanthi Nagar, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru - 560027.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The District Collector O/o.District Collector, krishnagiri, krishnagiri District – 635001.

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The District Revenue Officer O/o.District Collector, First Floor, collectorate, Hosur road, krishnagiri - 635001.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer Sub-Collector office road, shanthi nagar, Hosur, krishnagiri - 635109.

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The Tahsildar O/o.Hosur Taluk Office, kamaraj colony, anna nagar, Hosur, krishnagiri - 635109.

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Vijay Devan mathigiri revenue village, Hosur taluk, 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 for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to make UDR correction in Survey No.748 and 810/2 in mathagiri village and issue patta based on the representation dated 08.06.2023.

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WP No. 28551 of 2026

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For Petitioner(s): Ms.R.Swetha For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt. counsel for R1 to 4

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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 08.06.2023.

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Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4.

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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,

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the petitioner filed a representation dated 08.06.2023 before the respondent, requesting for UDR corrections in respect of 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

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there is a progress in this matter. A report from Tahsildhar was received and

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WP No. 28551 of 2026

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now, the enquiry will be conducted and the petitioner’s representation will be disposed of within a period of 6 weeks and hence, he 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 2^nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 08.06.2023 and after issuing notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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