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Rajaram v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

Madras HC30 Mar 2026WP(MD)/8369/2026

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What is this about?

Patta - writ of mandamus - Article 226 - direction to Revenue authorities (Thasildar, Melur Taluk) to consider petitioner's online application dated 10.03.2026 and pass orders in accordance with law within eight weeks - title through sale deed dated 05.10.1975 (Doc. No. 3720 of 1975) and Will dated 14.08.2003 (Doc. No. 28 of 2003) - writ petition disposed of, no costs - Madurai Bench of Madras High Court - S. Srimathy, J.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's online application dated 10.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶24

Rajaram Vs The Revenue Divisional Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P(MD)No.8369 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 30.03.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

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W.P(MD)No.8369 of 2026

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Rajaram ... Petitioner

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vellaripatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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The Thasildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to issue patta in respect of the property comprised in Door No.54, (old Door No. 26/W6-S2, 26A/W6-S2, Madurai - Trichy Main Road, Melur Taluk, Madurai District) on the basis of the petitioner's online application 10.03.2026.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.G.Shankar Ganesh For Respondents : Mrs.S.Jeya Priya Government Advocate

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

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W.P(MD)No.8369 of 2026

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ORDER

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The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to issue patta in respect of the property comprised in Door No.54, (old Door No.26/W6-S2, 26A/W6-S2, Madurai - Trichy Main Road, Melur Taluk, Madurai District) on the basis of the petitioner's online application 10.03.2026.

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The brief facts of the case are that the petitioner's father Karuppan Chettiyar and Cheeyan Chettiyar are brothers. One Pechi Achi is the wife of Cheeyan Chettiyar and the said Pechi Achi had no children. The said Cheeyan Chettiyar died, leaving behind Pechi Achi as his sole legal heir. Thereafter, Pechi Achi purchased the subject property through a registered sale deed dated 05.10.1975, vide Document No. 3720 of 1975. She became the absolute owner of the property and was in possession and enjoyment of the same. Subsequently, Pechi Achi executed a registered Will dated 14.08.2003, vide Document No. 28 of 2003, in favour of the petitioner. After the demise of Pechi Achi, the petitioner became the absolute owner of the property. As per the affidavit filed, there are no rival claims or disputes in respect of the property.

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

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W.P(MD)No.8369 of 2026

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In view of the above, this Court is directing the respondents to consider

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the petitioner's online application dated 10.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be

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no order as to costs.

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30.03.2026

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes

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jbr

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