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W.P.(MD) No. 7944 of 2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED: 25.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

W.P.(MD) No.7944 of 2026

Mariammal ... Petitioner

Vs

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by the District Collector,

Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District,

Ramanathapuram.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office,

Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first and second respondents to dispose the proceedings of the second respondent in Na.Ka.P10/11978/2023 dated 30.09.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with

law, within the stipulated time fixed by this Court.

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For petitioner : Mr.M.Pandian For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.S.Shanmugavel,

Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

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

Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to dispose of the proceedings of the second respondent dated 30.09.2024 and to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this

Court.

2. The properties in Survey Nos. 231/1 and 233/1 originally belonged

to the petitioner’s grandfather, namely, Velandy Nadar. After the demise of the petitioner’s father, the said properties devolved upon his legal heirs, namely, the petitioner, his siblings, and their mother. The properties have been in the joint possession and enjoyment of the legal heirs, and no registered partition has taken place. However, during the UDR scheme, the patta was transferred solely in the name of the petitioner’s brother, namely, Mariyappan, without the knowledge and consent of the other legal heirs. Hence, the petitioner seeks reversion of the patta

and inclusion of the names of all the joint owners.

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3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the

respondents submitted that the proceedings are pending before the second

respondent for UDR correction.

4. Recording the aforesaid submission, the second respondent is

directed to issue fresh notice to the petitioner, the petitioner’s brother, namely, Mariyappan, and the other legal heirs, including their mother, and thereafter conduct an enquiry and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of four months from the date of

receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No

costs.

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Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No

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W.P.(MD) No. 7944 of 2026

To

1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District,

Ramanathapuram.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District,

Ramanathapuram

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office,

Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J .

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