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Adaikkappan v. The Tahsildar

Writ of Mandamus – Patta transfer

Madras HC5 Mar 2026WP(MD)/5935/2026

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WP(MD) No. 5935 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, S. Srimathy J., 05-03-2026: Mandamus petition under Article 226 by Adaikkappan seeking patta transfer from father Chellappan (Patta Nos. 90 and 260) and survey/demarcation of Survey Nos. 76/2A, 76/2C, 77/2, 77/3, 77/5 at Paraipatti Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District, based on online applications dated 31.12.2025; Tahsildar and Taluk Surveyor directed to consider further documents and pass orders in accordance with law within eight weeks; no costs.

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Writ petition disposed with directions: petitioner to submit further documents; respondents (Tahsildar and Taluk Surveyor, Vadipatti Taluk) to consider the same and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within eight weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶24

Adaikkappan Vs The Tahsildar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP(MD) NO. 5935 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 05-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

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WP(MD) NO. 5935 of 2026

Adaikkappan

Petitioner(s)

The Tahsildar, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

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The Taluk Surveyor, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

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Respondent(s)

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For Petitioner(s):

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Mr.K.Pragadesh Ganapathy

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For Respondent(s):

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Mr.D.Gandhi Raj, Special Government Pleader

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Prayer: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents herein to transfer the Patta in the Petitioners name from his fathers name namely Chellappan in Patta No. 90 and 260 after conducting a survey and demarcating comprised in Survey Nos. 76/2A, 76/2C, 77/2, 77/3, and 77/5 measuring 0-14.50 Ares, 0-10.50 Ares, 0-6.00 Ares, 0-3.50 Ares, 0-2.00 Ares and 04.50 Ares respectively situated at Paraipatti Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District based on his online applications dated 31.12.2025.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP(MD) NO. 5935 of 2026

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents herein to transfer the Patta in the Petitioners name from his fathers name namely Chellappan in Patta No. 90 and 260 after conducting a survey and demarcating comprised in Survey Nos. 76/2A, 76/2C, 77/2, 77/3, and 77/5 measuring 0-14.50 Ares, 0-10.50 Ares, 0-6.00 Ares, 0-3.50 Ares, 0-2.00 Ares and 04.50 Ares respectively situated at Paraipatti Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District based on his online applications dated 31.12.2025.

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When the matter was taken up for hearing the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted if the petitioner is producing all the necessary documents, the petitioner's claim would be considered.

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Therefore, the petitioner is directed to submit further documents to the respondents. On such submission, the respondents are directed to consider the same and pass appropriate orders, in accordance to law. The said exercise shall be

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP(MD) NO. 5935 of 2026

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completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the

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order. No Costs.

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05-03-2026