R. Ayyavu vs District Collector - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 50532

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 50532

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Krishnan Ramasamy, J
R. Ayyavu – Appellant
Versus
District Collector – Respondent
WP No. 21164 of 2026

Important Points

A Writ of Mandamus may be issued to direct statutory authorities to consider and dispose of a pending representation regarding land records within a specified timeframe, ensuring observance of natural justice.

Subject

Administrative Law - Writs

Act Referred

Constitution of India: Art.226

Headnote

The petitioner filed this writ petition under Art. 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the authorities to consider a representation dated 18.03.2026 for the issuance of a patta in his favour after cancelling the one issued to the fifth respondent. The Court noted that the authorities were yet to decide on the petitioner's request. The central issue was whether the respondents were obligated to consider the representation for the cancellation and issuance of a patta. Finding that the request was limited to a direction for consideration, the Court reasoned that it was appropriate to direct the statutory authority to process the application within a specified time frame after adhering to principles of natural justice by hearing all affected parties. The petition was disposed of with a direction to the third respondent to dispose of the representation on merits and in accordance with law within twelve weeks.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: K.A.Mariappan
For the Respondents: B.Pachaiyappan

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 18.03.2026.

Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 18.03.2026 before the respondents 1 to 4, seeking issuance of patta on his favour, after cancelling the patta issued in favour of the fifth respondent. However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government’s Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4 and submitted that the petitioner’s representation dated 18.03.2026 will be considered within a period of twelve weeks.

Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the third respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 18.03.2026, after issuing due notice to the petitioner as well as fifth respondent and other aggrieved persons, if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

10-06-2026

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