Pappa vs The District Collector, O/o.District Collector, Sivagangai District.

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 21363

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
K.SURENDER, J
Pappa – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector, O/o.District Collector, Sivagangai District. – Respondent
Writ Petition | Article 226

Important Points

Writ of Mandamus directed for consideration of petitioner's request for a house site patta within stipulated time.

Subject

Civil Law - Writ Jurisdiction

Act Referred

Constitution of India: Article 226

Headnote

This Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus for the grant of a free house site patta. The petitioner claims to be a houseless person whose husband constructed a house on the property in 1994 but no patta was granted despite representations. The court, recording the submission of the respondent, disposed of the petition with a direction to consider the representation and pass appropriate orders within twelve weeks, ensuring a reasonable opportunity for the petitioner and interested parties to be heard.

Advocates:
For the Petitioner: Mr.T.Aswin Raja Simman
For the Respondents: Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader

Table of Content
1. court orders consideration of the petitioner's representation. (Para 5)

5. 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 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.02.2026, conduct an enquiry and pass appropriate orders on its merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The respondents are 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. There shall be no order as to costs.