E.Thirupathi v. The Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
Patta-restoration writ (Mandamus, Article 226) — alleged Panchami/Panjamar Tharisu classification rebutted by civil decree; land confirmed as petitioner's Ryotwari Punjai holding under Patta No.586 (S.No.13/1B, 0.84.0 Ares, Thaniyamangalam Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District). Key anchors: sale deed dated 31.08.1981 (Doc. No.2900/1981); dismissal of W.P.(MD)No.8246 of 2020 by order dated 09.09.2020 (revenue records not in petitioner's name); Judgement and Decree dated 17.09.2025 in O.S.No.99 of 2021, Subordinate Judge, Melur (title declared; patta-cancellation declared null and void; no Gazette notification/assignment order for Panjamar Tharisu; DW2 admission noted in trial-court extract). Directive issued here: sixth respondent/Tahsildar to restore patta and finish within eight weeks; disposal without costs. Search hooks: patta cancellation and restoration; Panchami land misclassification corrected after civil title proof; mutation of revenue records post-decree; Madurai Bench, Madras High Court, 2026.