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W.P(MD)No.7623 of 2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED : 23.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

W.P(MD)No.7623 of 2026

P.Mayakannan ... Petitioner

Vs

1. The District Collector,, District Collector Office,

Madurai District. 2. The Tahsildar,

Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

3. D.Sendukodi ... Respondents

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to change the patta in the name of the petitioner which was unlawfully changed in

the name of the erst while owner in survey No.138/3A2.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Ganesan

For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.SRA.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of

Mandamus, directing the second respondent to change the patta in the name of the petitioner which was unlawfully changed in the name of the erst while owner in

Survey No.138/3A2.

2. The contention of the petitioner is that originally the petitioner’s father

purchased the property in the year 1944. Subsequently, patta was changed in the name of the petitioner’s brother, namely Rajan. It is further contended that the third respondent’s brother-in-law’s name was entered during the UDR scheme.

The said entry was wrongfully made by the respondents.

3. When a UDR mistake is committed, the DRO has to consider the same

and pass appropriate orders. In the present case, the DRO has already considered the matter and passed an order on 03.02.2017, wherein it was stated that the UDR entry shall be deleted and the earlier position may be restored. However, the said

order was not implemented. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed. 4. The second respondent / Tahsildar is directed to consider the petitioner's

representation in the light of the order of dated 03.02.2017 and pass appropriate

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orders in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of

receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be

no order as to costs.

23.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No

Internet : Yes

jbr To:

1. The District Collector,, District Collector Office,

Madurai District. 2. The Tahsildar,

Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

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W.P(MD)No.7623 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY , J .

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ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.7623 of 2026

DATED : 23.03.2026

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