Ramu v. The District Collector
Writ of Mandamus – Change of land classification and grant of patta
Case brief
What is this about?
Ramu v. The District Collector, Trichy District & 3 others; W.P.(MD)No.3888 of 2026; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; Justice K. Surender; decided 12.02.2026; writ of mandamus under Article 226; change of land classification; issuance of patta; long possession; S.No.149/11; 6 cents (2695 sq. ft.); Poolangudi Village; Thiruverumbur Taluk; Trichy District; representation dated 06.08.2025; disposed of with direction to District Revenue Officer (second respondent) to consider representation on merits within twenty weeks after inquiry; hearing to petitioner and affected persons; rival claims to competent civil court; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the second respondent (the District Revenue Officer, Trichy District) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.08.2025 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within twenty weeks from receipt of a copy of the order, after conducting an inquiry affording reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and to all other persons who may be affected by the decision; rival claims may be agitated before the competent civil court; no order as to costs.