A Writ of Mandamus is not the appropriate remedy for resolving disputed questions of land title or competing claims to revenue pattas; such matters must first be adjudicated by revenue authorities through due process, provided all interested parties are given an opportunity to be heard.

13. Arunodhayavadivu ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1^st respondent to rectify the wrong entries made during UDR survey in respect of the property measuring to an extent of 16 acre 93 cents comprised in Survey No.585 and cancel the pattas bearing Nos. 2343, 5842, 5843, 5844 and 5845 issued in favour of the respondents 4 to 13 by considering the petitioner's representations dated

05.01.2026 and 09.04.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Leninkumar For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to rectify the wrong entries made during UDR survey in respect of the property measuring to an extent of 16 acre 93 cents comprised in Survey No.585 and cancel the pattas bearing Nos. 2343, 5842, 5843, 5844 and 5845 issued in favour of the respondents 4 to 13 by considering the petitioner's representations dated 05.01.2026 and 09.04.2026.

2. The petitioner is claiming right over the properties comprised in Survey Nos.585/1A, 585/1B, 585/1C, 585/1D, 585/1E, 585/1F and 585/1G, measuring a total extent of 16 acres and 93 cents. According to the petitioner, the property originally belonged to his grandfather, namely, Vellaiya Thevar, and Patta No.960 was issued in his favour, After the demise of Vellaiya Thevar, the subject property devolved upon the petitioner's father and his siblings, namely, Annamalai Thevar, Subbaiah Thevar, Kuthalinga Thevar, Arunachala Thevar and Valliammal, who were in joint possession and enjoyment of the property. However, the property remained undivided. While being so, based on the application of the respondents and also based on the UDR survey, individual patta was issued to several individuals, who have been arrayed as private respondents herein.

3. The contention of the petitioner is that even though the property belonged to his grandfather, no partition had taken place. In such circumstances, even the siblings of the petitioner's father would not be entitled to separate pattas. However, separate pattas have been issued not only in favour of the siblings but also in favour of persons who are allegedly unconnected with the property. Therefore, the petitioner is seeking to rectify the revenue records and to issue a joint patta in the names of the legal heirs of Vellaiya Thevar.

4. In view of the above, this Court is directing the petitioner to submit a fresh application impleading the private respondents as parties, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of such application, the official respondents shall consider the same, afford an opportunity of hearing to all concerned parties, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of four months therefrom.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.