M.Muniappa v. The District Revenue officer
Mandamus – Land records – Rectification of mistake in earlier sub division
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court single-judge writ disposal (Abdul Quddhose, J., 11-02-2026, WP No. 4205 of 2026) directing the Thasildhar, Shoolagiri to decide, on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks, the petitioner M.Muniappa's online application dated 16.10.2025 for rectification of an alleged mistake in the earlier sub division and grant of separate sub division and patta for 18 1/2 cents in Survey No. 6/3B2C at Mettubanadanapalli, Shoolagiri Taluk (Krishangiri/Krishnagiri District); notice dispensed to private respondents 4 and 5; no opinion expressed on merits; no costs. Keywords: mandamus, patta, sub division, land records, rectification, revenue authorities, time-bound direction.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the third respondent (Thasildhar, Shoolagiri) to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's online application dated 16.10.2025 seeking rectification of the alleged mistake in the sub division, after hearing the objections of respondents 4 and 5 and any other third party whom the third respondent deems fit to enquire, within a period of 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order. No costs.