WP No. 24430 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 24430 of 2026 R. Anandan 4/117, MGR Nagar, Melminnal, Pootuthakku Post, Walajah Taluk, Ranipet District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs the Thasildhar Walajah Taluk, Ranipet District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioners online application dated 13.01.2026 and issue patta in his favour in respect of land situated in S.F. No.406/5 in Arapakkam village measuring an extent of 0.12 cents. For Petitioner(s): Mr. Swathish Kumar for M/s.Sarvabhauman Associates For Respondent(s): Mr. M. Guruprasad Government Counsel __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24430 of 2026 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner’s online application dated 13.01.2026.

2. The petitioner purchased the subject property measuring 0.12 cents in S.F. No. 406/5, Arapakkam Village, under a registered Sale Deed dated 21.01.2008 and has been in continuous possession and enjoyment thereof. As the name of one Shanmugam was erroneously reflected in the revenue records, the petitioner submitted a representation and thereafter filed an online application dated 13.01.2026 seeking issuance of patta in his favour. Despite the lapse of considerable time, the respondent has neither conducted an enquiry nor passed any orders on the petitioner's application. Aggrieved by the inaction of the respondent, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition seeking a direction to consider the application and issue patta in accordance with law. 3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr. M. Guruprasad, learned Government Counsel for the respondent. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24430 of 2026

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the respondent / Tahsildar to consider the petitioner's online application dated 13.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after issuing due notice to the petitioner and any other interested parties, if any, and affording them a reasonable opportunity of personal hearing. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 30-06-2026 Asi To The Tasildhar Walajah Taluk, Ranipet District. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24430 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi WP No. 24430 of 2026 30-06-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

WP No. 24430 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 24430 of 2026 R. Anandan 4/117, MGR Nagar, Melminnal, Pootuthakku Post, Walajah Taluk, Ranipet District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs the Thasildhar Walajah Taluk, Ranipet District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioners online application dated 13.01.2026 and issue patta in his favour in respect of land situated in S.F. No.406/5 in Arapakkam village measuring an extent of 0.12 cents. For Petitioner(s): Mr. Swathish Kumar for M/s.Sarvabhauman Associates For Respondent(s): Mr. M. Guruprasad Government Counsel __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24430 of 2026 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner’s online application dated 13.01.2026.

2. The petitioner purchased the subject property measuring 0.12 cents in S.F. No. 406/5, Arapakkam Village, under a registered Sale Deed dated 21.01.2008 and has been in continuous possession and enjoyment thereof. As the name of one Shanmugam was erroneously reflected in the revenue records, the petitioner submitted a representation and thereafter filed an online application dated 13.01.2026 seeking issuance of patta in his favour. Despite the lapse of considerable time, the respondent has neither conducted an enquiry nor passed any orders on the petitioner's application. Aggrieved by the inaction of the respondent, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition seeking a direction to consider the application and issue patta in accordance with law. 3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr. M. Guruprasad, learned Government Counsel for the respondent. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24430 of 2026

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the respondent / Tahsildar to consider the petitioner's online application dated 13.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after issuing due notice to the petitioner and any other interested parties, if any, and affording them a reasonable opportunity of personal hearing. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 30-06-2026 Asi To The Tasildhar Walajah Taluk, Ranipet District. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24430 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi WP No. 24430 of 2026 30-06-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis