G.Subramani v. The District Revenue Officer

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to cancel the patta issued in the name of the fourth respondent by considering the petitioners representation dated

01.06.2026 and restore the patta issued in favour of the petitioner.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners purchased the property, measuring an extent of 21 cents, situated in S.F. Nos. 694/3, 711/3C, and 712/3A at Pennagaram Village and Taluk, Dharmapuri District. The revenue authorities had also issued a patta in the name of the petitioners, and they have since been in continuous possession and enjoyment of the property. The petitioners applied for a subdivision of the property through an online application dated 30.04.2024, following which the third respondent measured the land and installed boundary stones. However, to the shock and Page3 of 5 surprise of the petitioners, the third respondent subsequently transferred the patta to the name of the fourth respondent, who has no connection whatsoever to the subject property, without issuing any prior notice to the petitioners or conducting an enquiry. Consequently, the petitioners submitted a representation dated 01.06.2026 to the authorities concerned, including the official respondents, seeking to cancel the patta issued in favour of the fourth respondent and to restore the names of the petitioners in the revenue records. Since the said representation has not been considered, the petitioners have approached this Court by way of the present writ petition.

¶3In reply, Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government Counsel who takes notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 01.06.2026 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of eight weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Counsel for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above, this Court directs the first respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated 01.06.2026 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the Page4 of 5 date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing due notice to the petitioners and the fourth respondent, and providing them with an opportunity of a personal hearing.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 03-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK To

¶1The District Revenue Officer Dharmapuri District Dharmapuri.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer Dharmapuri District Dharmapuri.

¶3The Tahsildar Pennagaram Taluk Pennagaram Dharmapuri District. WPoNo.o25501oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. sk WPoNo.o25501oofo2026 AND WMPoNO.o27805oOFo2026 03-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 25501 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 27805 OF 2026 1. G.Subramani S/o.Gopal Koduppatti Village Vattuvanahalli tharappu Dhasampatti (post) Pennagaram Taluk Dharmapuri District. 2. M.Muniraj S/o.Madhu Thumbalkollai Village Pavalanthur tharappu Dhasampatti (post) Pennagaram Taluk Dharmapuri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Revenue Officer Dharmapuri District Dharmapuri. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Dharmapuri District Dharmapuri. 3. The Tahsildar Pennagaram Taluk Pennagaram Dharmapuri District. 4. Murugesan S/o.Sakkaravel Chettiar Dhasampatti (post) Pennagaram Taluk Dharmapuri District. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to cancel the patta bearing No.7235 issued in the name of the fourth respondent by considering the petitioners representation dated 01.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders reviving the patta bearing No.1890 issued in favour of the petitioner Within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.C.Munusamy For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government Counsel for R1 to R3