S. Jayachandran v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to issue instruction to 3rd Respondent to issue patta in petitioner's name as per the registered sale deeds executed in the name of petitioner in Survey No. 2891 Extend of 20.25 Square Feet and Survey No. 2654 Extend of 312 Square Feet by registered sale deed No 3365/2003 dated 10-09-2003 and Survey No. 2654 Extend of 153 Square Feet by registered sale deed No 5137/2006 dated 22-11-2006, as per the representation given on 13-01-2026 and 14-02-2026 to Respondents by petitioner and forwarded petitioner's representation by 1st Respondent to 3rd Respondent on 05-02-2026.

¶2The petitioner purchased property in S.No.2891 to an extent of 20.25 sq. ft. and in S.No.2654 to an extent of 312 sq. ft. by a registered Sale Deed No.3365/2003 dated 10.09.2003. The petitioner further purchased an extent of 153 sq. ft. by a registered Sale Deed No.5137/2006 dated 22.11.2006.

¶3Now, the petitioner seeks issuance of patta in his name based on the registered sale deeds. The 3rd respondent is the competent authority to consider the same and issue patta. The respondent shall ascertain whether there is any rival claim. In the event of any rival claim, the respondent shall issue notice to the petitioner as well as the rival claimant and thereafter pass appropriate orders. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. 05-03-2026 KSA To

¶1The District Collector, District Collector Office, Thanjavur.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer RDO Office, Thanjavur.

¶3The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Thanjavur. S.SRIMATHY

, J.

KSA WP(MD) NO. 5930 of 2026

05.03.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY S. Jayachandran Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, District Collector Office, Thanjavur. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer RDO Office, Thanjavur. 3. The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Thanjavur. Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.M.Lankaran For Respondent(s): Mr.A. Oli Raja, Government Advocate PRAYER :Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to issue instruction to 3rd Respondent to issue patta in petitioner's name as per the registered sale deeds executed in the name of petitioner in Survey No. 2891 Extend of 20.25 Square Feet and Survey No. 2654 Extent of 312 Square Feet by registered sale deed No 3365/2003 dated 10-09-2003 and Survey No. 2654 Extend of 153 Square Feet by registered sale deed No 5137/2006 dated 22-11-2006, as per the representation given on 13-01-2026 and 14-02-2026 to Respondents by petitioner and forwarded petitioner's representation by 1st Respondent to 3rd Respondent on 05-02-2026.