Arumugam v. The District Collector

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.11.2021 and to rectify the mistake made during the UDR entry with respect to the Survey No.205/3A and 205/3C and to issue a patta in the name of the petitioner based on the recommendation made by the 3rd respondent vide proceedings in Na.Ka.No.A2/772/2022 dated 29.12.2022 within stipulated time fixed by this Court.

¶2This Court suo-motu impleads The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli, as the fifth respondent.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's name was omitted from the UDR Patta, despite the petitioner claiming title to the property through a sale deed dated 30.01.1954, registered under Document No. 225/1954 for Survey No. 205/3. As a result, the petitioner seeks rectification of the UDR entry to include his name.

¶4Heard the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, and the fact that the Tahsildar/3rd respondent has already conducted an inquiry and submitted a report to the second respondent. But the District Revenue Officer is the appropriate authority in this matter. Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation to the 5th respondent/District Revenue Officer, along with the recommendation from the 3rd respondent. The District Revenue Officer shall consider the representation and issue appropriate orders within a period of 12 weeks from the receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of . No costs

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¶1The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi Division,

¶3The Tahsildar, Thisaiyanvizhai Taluk,

¶4The Village Administrative Officer, Thisaiyanvizhai Village,

¶5The District Revenue Officer,

¶6The Additional Government Pleader, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai S.SRIMATHY, J msrm

10.03.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.No.6222 of 2026 Arumugam ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi Division, 3. The Tahsildar, Thisaiyanvizhai Taluk, 4. The Village Administrative Officer, Thisaiyanvizhai Village, 5. The District Revenue Officer, ... Respondents R5 is sumotu impleaded as per the order of this Court dated 10.03.2026 in WP(MD).No.6222 of 2026. PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.11.2021 and to rectify the mistake made during the UDR entry with respect to the Survey No.205/3A and 205/3C and to issue a patta in the name of the petitioner based on the recommendation made by the 3rd respondent vide proceedings in Na.Ka.No.A2/772/2022 dated 29.12.2022 within stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vishnuvardhan For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader