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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 3875

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K. SURENDER
Perumal P – Appellant
Versus
The District Revenue Officer – Respondent



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W.P.(MD)No.2019 of 2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED : 29.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER

W.P.(MD)No.2019 of 2026

P.Perumal ... Petitioner

-vs-

1.The District Revenue Officer,

District Collectorate Campus,

Dindigul District.

2.The Tahsildar,

Taluk Office, Guziliamparai,

Dindigul District.

3.Vellaichamy

4.Veluchamy

5.Duraisingham ... Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to

issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 herein to cancel

fraudulently obtained patta in respect of Patta No.2774, Palaiyam Village,

Guziliamparai, Dindigul District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation

dated 12.11.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Vishnu

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W.P.(MD)No.2019 of 2026

For R1 and R2 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian

Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the

respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 12.11.2025

and to cancel the patta fraudulently obtained in respect of Patta No.2774,

Palaiyam Village, Guziliamparai, Dindigul District.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the

admission stage itself.

3. Since no adverse orders are going to be passed against the respondents 3

to 5, notice to the respondents 3 to 5 is hereby dispensed with.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the subject

property is ancestral in nature and that Patta No.2774 relating to the property

situated at Palaiyam Village, Guziliamparai, Dindigul District, has been

fraudulently obtained by the private parties. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a

detailed representation dated 12.11.2025 to the respondents 1 and 2 seeking

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W.P.(MD)No.2019 of 2026

cancellation of the said patta. Despite the same, no action has been taken by them

till date. The continued inaction is arbitrary and has compelled the petitioner to

approach this Court.

5. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2

would submit that the petitioner's representation will be considered and

appropriate orders will be passed on merits and in accordance with law within a

time frame to be fixed by this Court.

6. Recording the above submission, and without expressing any opinion on

the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the

respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.11.2025,

and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording

an opportunity of hearing to all the necessary parties, within a period of twelve

weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Needless to state that in the

event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to work out their remedies

before the Civil Court. There shall be no order as to costs.

NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.)

Index : Yes / No 29.01.2026

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W.P.(MD)No.2019 of 2026

To:-

1.The District Revenue Officer,

District Collectorate Campus,

Dindigul District.

2.The Tahsildar,

Taluk Office, Guziliamparai,

Dindigul District.

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W.P.(MD)No.2019 of 2026

K.SURENDER , J .

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W.P.(MD)No.2019 of 2026

29.01.2026

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