The court directed revenue authorities to consider a representation for patta issuance and record correction within a stipulated timeframe, ensuring a fair enquiry and opportunity of hearing for all affected parties.

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to make necessary corrections in the revenue records in respect of the land comprised in S.Nos.835/14 and 835/15 situated at Muthalaimozhi, Themankulam, Eral Taluk, Thoothukudi District, based on the petitioner’s representation dated 25.08.2025 and consequently directing the respondents to issue a separate patta in favour of the petitioner based on the Settlement Deed dated 26.10.2022.

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This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to make necessary corrections in the revenue records in respect of the land comprised in S.Nos.835/14 and 835/15, situated at Muthalaimozhi, Themankulam, Eral Taluk, Thoothukudi District, based on the petitioner’s representation dated 25.08.2025 and consequently to direct the respondents to issue a separate patta in favour of the petitioner, based on the Settlement Deed dated 26.10.2022.

2. With the consent of the parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The grievance of the petitioner is that the subject property was purchased by the petitioner’s father-in-law vide a registered Sale Deed dated 03.09.1960. After his demise, the petitioner’s husband inherited the same. After the demise of the petitioner’s husband, the other legal heirs settled the property in favour of the petitioner vide a Settlement Deed dated 26.10.2022.

4. The petitioner is the absolute owner of the property. The petitioner submitted a representation seeking issuance of patta. However, the revenue records have been wrongly classified as vacant site.

5. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 25.08.2025 to the first respondent seeking to carry out necessary corrections in the revenue records and to issue a separate patta. The first respondent, by a letter dated 03.10.2025, forwarded the same to the second respondent, directing him to obtain a detailed report from the concerned Village Administrative Officer and submit the same. However, no further action has been taken. Hence, the petitioner has been constrained to file the present Writ Petition.

6. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2025 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed by the first respondent within a period of twelve weeks.

7. 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 first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2025 and pass appropriate orders on its merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The representation shall be disposed of after conducting an enquiry. The first respondent is also directed to provide a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties who may be affected by such decision, before passing any order. In the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to pursue their remedies before the competent Civil Court. There shall be no order as to costs.