Jena v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Patta transfer mandamus — W.P.(MD) No.3616 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, K. Surender J., 10.02.2026. Tahsildar, Marungapuri Taluk (Trichy) directed to consider petitioner Jena's online applications dated 21.12.2024 and 26.03.2025 for transfer of patta over S.No.406/3C, Kodumbapatti Village (based on registered settlement deed dated 19.09.2024 from her husband), on merits and in accordance with law after hearing the petitioner, third respondent Ayyakkannu and other affected persons, within twelve weeks; disposed of at admission stage by consent without expressing opinion on merits; notice to third respondent dispensed with; no costs. Keywords: patta transfer, Tahsildar, Marungapuri, Trichy, Kodumbapatti, settlement deed, online application, writ of Mandamus, Article 226, enquiry, objections, twelve weeks.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of without expressing any opinion on merits, with a direction to the second respondent (Tahsildar, Marungapuri Taluk) to consider the petitioner's online applications dated 21.12.2024 and 26.03.2025 on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law after providing a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, the third respondent and any other affected persons, within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.