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2025 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 80275

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, J
M.Sundaram – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector, Sivagangai District. – Respondent
W.P(MD)No. 32898 of 2025



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.S.Krishna Kumar
For the Respondents: Mr.K.Balasubramani

A petitioner must challenge prior administrative orders for claims on land to be validly considered by the court.

Headnote:This writ petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeks a Writ of Mandamus for the issuance of patta concerning land segment S.No. 73/1B, in light of a decree from 2002. The court notes the necessity of challenging an earlier order by the District Revenue Officer before considering the petitioner's request, ultimately leaving the issue for judicial resolution. The court disposes of the writ petition, citing procedural prerequisites. No costs.

Table of Content
1. petitioner applies for patta based on previous decree. (Para 1)
2. court acknowledges respondent's acceptance of notice. (Para 2)
3. the petitioner must challenge the order for patta consideration. (Para 3)

ORDER

By relying on judgment and decree dated 12.04.2002 in O.S.No.121 of

1996, the petitioner had applied for separate patta in respect of land in S.No.

73/1B.

2. Learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice for all the respondents.

3. On perusal of the affidavit, I find that reference is made there to order dated 15.06.2023 of the District Revenue Officer cancelling the earlier order dated 09.05.2005 and further directing the petitioner to approach a civil court. Unless the said order is challenged, the request of the petitioner for a separate patta cannot be considered. By leaving it open to the petitioner to challenge the said order, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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