WP No. 26401 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 26401 of 2026 P.Ammasi S/o Pullaianna Gounder, Kottagoundam Patti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar Omalur Taluk, Salem District 2. The Special Tahsildar (land Acquisition) Salem neighbourhood Scheme, Salem 8 3. The Executive Engineer TNHB, Salem Housing Unit, Iyyan Thirumaligai, Salem 8 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to mutate the Revenue Records viz patta, chitta and Adangal in favour of the __________ Page1 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26401 of 2026 petitioner in respect of land in Survey No 90/2A to an extent of 0.53.5 Hec. by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 12.06.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr. M.Elango For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran Government Counsel for R1 and R2 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to consider the representation of the petitioner datedv12.06.2026.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he submitted a representation dated 11.02.2026 to respondents 1 to 4 seeking the cancellation of Patta No. 2494, which was issued in favour of the 5th and 6th respondents for the petitioner’s land comprised in S.F. No. 1093 (Old Patta No. 1115) of Irumborai Village, Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District, measuring 3.47 acres. The petitioner further requested the authorities to issue a fresh patta jointly in his name and his brothers' names. However, the said representation has not been considered till date. Challenging this inaction on the part of the official respondents, the present Writ Petition has been filed. __________ Page2 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26401 of 2026 3. The learned Government Counsel appearing for the official respondents submitted that the 3rd respondent is the competent authority to consider the case of the petitioner.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the 3rd respondent / Revenue Divisional Officer to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.02.2026. The 3rd respondent shall, after issuing due notice to the petitioner, the private respondents, and any other interested parties, afford them a fair hearing and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 10-07-2026 Asi 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No __________ Page3 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26401 of 2026 Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ASI __________ Page4 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26401 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. ASI WP No. 26401 of 2026 10-07-2026 __________ Page5 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26401 of 2026 To 1. The Tahsildar Omalur Taluk, Salem District 2. The Special Tahsildar (land Acquisition) Salem neighbourhood Scheme, Salem 8 3. The Executive Engineer TNHB, Salem Housing Unit, Iyyan Thirumaligai, Salem 8 __________ Page6 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

WP No. 26401 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 26401 of 2026 P.Ammasi S/o Pullaianna Gounder, Kottagoundam Patti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar Omalur Taluk, Salem District 2. The Special Tahsildar (land Acquisition) Salem neighbourhood Scheme, Salem 8 3. The Executive Engineer TNHB, Salem Housing Unit, Iyyan Thirumaligai, Salem 8 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to mutate the Revenue Records viz patta, chitta and Adangal in favour of the __________ Page1 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26401 of 2026 petitioner in respect of land in Survey No 90/2A to an extent of 0.53.5 Hec. by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 12.06.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr. M.Elango For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran Government Counsel for R1 and R2 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to consider the representation of the petitioner datedv12.06.2026.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he submitted a representation dated 11.02.2026 to respondents 1 to 4 seeking the cancellation of Patta No. 2494, which was issued in favour of the 5th and 6th respondents for the petitioner’s land comprised in S.F. No. 1093 (Old Patta No. 1115) of Irumborai Village, Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District, measuring 3.47 acres. The petitioner further requested the authorities to issue a fresh patta jointly in his name and his brothers' names. However, the said representation has not been considered till date. Challenging this inaction on the part of the official respondents, the present Writ Petition has been filed. __________ Page2 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26401 of 2026 3. The learned Government Counsel appearing for the official respondents submitted that the 3rd respondent is the competent authority to consider the case of the petitioner.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the 3rd respondent / Revenue Divisional Officer to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.02.2026. The 3rd respondent shall, after issuing due notice to the petitioner, the private respondents, and any other interested parties, afford them a fair hearing and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 10-07-2026 Asi 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No __________ Page3 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26401 of 2026 Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ASI __________ Page4 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26401 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. ASI WP No. 26401 of 2026 10-07-2026 __________ Page5 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26401 of 2026 To 1. The Tahsildar Omalur Taluk, Salem District 2. The Special Tahsildar (land Acquisition) Salem neighbourhood Scheme, Salem 8 3. The Executive Engineer TNHB, Salem Housing Unit, Iyyan Thirumaligai, Salem 8 __________ Page6 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis