A.Solarajan, v. The District Collector
Writ of Mandamus (Article 226) – Patta name rectification
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD)No.6328 of 2026; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; decided 10.03.2026 by S.Srimathy, J.; petitioner A.Solarajan; respondents District Collector, District Revenue Officer and Tahsildar, Dindigul District; writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India; disposal of application dated 27.01.2026; rectification of wife's name in Patta No. 2996; Survey No. 1020/6; Sevugampatti Village; Nilakkottai Taluk; Dindigul District; Thangamani wife of Solairajan instead of Thangamani S/o. Ayyadurai; 12-week timeline; advocates J.Lawrance (petitioner) and A.Oliraja, Government Advocate (respondents).
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondents to rectify the mistake in Patta No. 2996 pertaining to the petitioner's property in Survey No. 1020/6 within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs.