Muniyakamma Vs the District Collector

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, to reclassify the land in Survey No.81/3, measuring an extent of 0.53.00 hectares, Selavanthotti Village (Formerly B, Chennasandiram) Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishangiri District, and restore its classification as it was earlier by considering the petitioners representation dated 10.01.2026.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mohamed Afridi

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For Respondents : Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a Mandamus, to direct the respondents to re-classify the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition as patta land instead of Anadheenam land.

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2. According to the petitioner, erroneously, the aforesaid property is now classified as Anadheenam land. The petitioner seeks for re-classification of the same as patta land. The petitioner has given a representation on 10.01.2026 to

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the respondents for the said purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

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3. Mr.C.Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

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4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner’s representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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5. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s representation.

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6. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the 4 th respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner’s representation, dated 10.01.2026 seeking for re-classification of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition as patta land instead of Anadheenam land, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the aforesaid direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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06.02.2026

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

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To

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1.The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Krishnagiri – 635 115. 2.The Sub Collector, Office of the Sub Collector, Hosur – 635 109. 3.The Thasildar, Office of Thasildar, Shoolagiri – 635 117. 4.The District Revenue Officer, The Office of DRO, Krishnagiri – 635 115.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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