M.Gnanamani S/o.Masilamani vs The District Collector Collectorate Campus, Chengleput District, Chengalpattu

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 30624

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J
M.Gnanamani S/o.Masilamani – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector Collectorate Campus, Chengleput District, Chengalpattu – Respondent
Writ Petition

Important Points

Mandamus directs authorities to consider representations on merits within stipulated time.

Subject

Civil - Writ Petition

Act Referred

Constitution of India: S.226

Headnote

Article 226 of the Constitution of India enables issuance of writ of mandamus. Petitioner filed repeated representations dated 14-05-2024 seeking issuance of patta, which remained unconsidered. Court finds no consideration of representation despite submissions. Issues framed as need for timely disposal of representation on merits. Ratio is that authorities must consider representations after hearing parties and dispose within stipulated time without prejudice to merits. Writ petition disposed directing consideration within 8 weeks; no costs.

Advocates:
For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Vasudevan
For Respondent(s): Mr.T.K.Saravanan, AGP

Table of Content
1. petition seeks direction for patta issuance representation. (Para 1 , 2)
2. respondents agree to dispose within 8 weeks. (Para 3 , 4)
3. court directs consideration on merits within time. (Para 5)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.05.2024.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, a representation was filed by the petitioner for issuance of patta. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

3. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of by the 4^th respondent within a period of 8 weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 4^th respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 14.05.2024 and after hearing the petitioner, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.