BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD)No.3595 of 2026 S.Alagu ... Petitioner Vs

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.

2.Sumathi ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent ie., the Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai to take appropriate action on the petitioner's representation dated 01.12.2025 within a specific time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Visvalingam For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan (for R1)

Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed directing the first respondent ie., the Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai to take appropriate action on the petitioner's representation dated 01.12.2025.

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 second respondent, notice to the second respondent is hereby dispensed with.

4. According to the petitioner, he has given a representation dated 01.12.2025 to the first respondent seeking cancellation of the disputed patta standing in favour of the second respondent and retention of the petitioner’s name in the village accounts. The petitioner contends that despite the submission of the representation, the first respondent has not taken any action to consider or dispose of the same. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

5. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent submits that the petitioner's representation will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

6. Recording the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of, with a direction to the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 01.12.2025, on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after giving due opportunity to the petitioner, as well as all other persons, who may be interested in the subject matter, within sixteen(16) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is also made clear that this Court has not expressed any of its views with regard to the merits of the matter and that it is open to the first respondent to consider the same on its own merits. There shall be no order as to costs.

(K.SURENDER, J.)

10.02.2026 vsg Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No To

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.

K.SURENDER, J., vsg

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