W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.08.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 R.Saravanan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Commissioner, Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District. 4. The Tahsildar, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to change the classification of T.S.No.6 in Block No. 22, Ward A, Devakottai Taluk, and Town to an extent of 0.0165.0 square metre, as per the report of the second respondent dated 08.12.2025 in Na.Ka.B5/27690/2021 and consequently, direct the fourth respondent to issue patta in favour of the petitioner. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.J.Anandkumar For Respondents : M/s.W.Pamelin Additional Government Pleader ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to change the classification of T.S.No.6 in Block No. 22, Ward A, Devakottai Taluk, and Town to an extent of 0.0165.0 square metre, as per the report of the second respondent dated 08.12.2025 in Na.Ka.B5/27690/2021 and consequently, direct the fourth respondent to issue patta in favour of the petitioner. 2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the official respondents to consider the petitioner's claim, conduct an enquiry after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as to the rival claimants, if any, affording them an opportunity of personal hearing, and thereafter pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 06.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To: 1. The Commissioner, Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District. 4. The Tahsildar, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J. jbr ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 DATED : 06.08.2026 4/4

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W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.08.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 R.Saravanan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Commissioner, Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District. 4. The Tahsildar, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to change the classification of T.S.No.6 in Block No. 22, Ward A, Devakottai Taluk, and Town to an extent of 0.0165.0 square metre, as per the report of the second respondent dated 08.12.2025 in Na.Ka.B5/27690/2021 and consequently, direct the fourth respondent to issue patta in favour of the petitioner. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.J.Anandkumar For Respondents : M/s.W.Pamelin Additional Government Pleader ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to change the classification of T.S.No.6 in Block No. 22, Ward A, Devakottai Taluk, and Town to an extent of 0.0165.0 square metre, as per the report of the second respondent dated 08.12.2025 in Na.Ka.B5/27690/2021 and consequently, direct the fourth respondent to issue patta in favour of the petitioner. 2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the official respondents to consider the petitioner's claim, conduct an enquiry after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as to the rival claimants, if any, affording them an opportunity of personal hearing, and thereafter pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 06.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To: 1. The Commissioner, Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District. 4. The Tahsildar, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J. jbr ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.22426 of 2026 DATED : 06.08.2026 4/4

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