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Indira v. The Commissioner of Land Administration

Writ Petition (Mandamus) – Patta

Madras HC18 Mar 2026WP(MD)/7410/2026

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Indira v. The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - W.P.(MD)No.7410 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, S. Srimathy J., decided 18.03.2026 - Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking disposal of pending patta appeal dated 19.04.2025 (Survey No.67/3, Mohur Village, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District) - Direction to the 1st respondent to dispose of the appeal within six months.

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Direction to the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 19.04.2025 within six months from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of, connected miscellaneous petition closed, no costs. ¶29

Indira Vs The Commissioner of Land Administration — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.(MD)No.7410 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 18.03.2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

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W.P.(MD)No.7410 of 2026 and WMP(MD0.No.6083 of 2026

Indira

... Petitioner

Vs.

The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai.

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The District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District.

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The Tahsildar, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District. ... Respondent

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

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W.P.(MD)No.7410 of 2026

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1^st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 19.04.2025 and issue patta in respect of Survey No.67/3 Mohur Village, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District, within a time to be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.B.Arun

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For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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This petition has been filed seeking to direct the 1^st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 19.04.2025 and issue patta in respect of Survey No.67/3 Mohur Village, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District, within a time to be stipulated by this Court.

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2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had

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already filed an appeal before the first respondent on 19.04.2025, and the same has been pending for the past 11 months. Therefore, the petitioner seeks a direction for the expeditious disposal of the appeal.

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

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W.P.(MD)No.7410 of 2026

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Heard the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.

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This Court directs the 1^st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner' appeal dated 19.04.2025 , within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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