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Madras High Court
Nathakumar vs The District Collector on 19 February, 2026
W.P.(MD)No.4621 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 19.02.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER
W.P.(MD)No.4621 of 2026
Nathakumar ... Petitioner
-vs-
1.The District Collector,
Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.
2.The District Revenue Officer,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District.
4.The Tahsildar,
Kumbakonam Taluk,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District.
5.The Taluk Head Surveyor,
Kumbakonam Taluk Office,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District.
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W.P.(MD)No.4621 of 2026
6.The Assistant Commissioner / Executive Officer,
Arumighu Naganathasamy Temple,
Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk,
Thanjavur District. ... Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to
issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to order sub division
and issue separate house site patta in the petitioner's father's name with regard to
land comprised in Survey No.195/1 (old Survey No.295/5D), Door No.6/17,
Uppliappan Kovil North Veethi, total extent of 2369 square feet, Sannapuram
Revenue Circle, Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District, by
considering petitioner's representation dated 13.09.2025.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.Shajahan
For R1 to R5 : Mr.P.Subbaraj
Special Government Pleader
For R6 : Mr.V.Chandrasekar
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus,
directing the fourth respondent to order sub division and issue separate house site
patta in the name of the petitioner's father with regard to the land comprised in
Survey No.195/1 (old Survey No.295/5D), Door No.6/17, Uppliappan Kovil
North Veethi, measuring a total extent of 2369 square feet, Sannapuram Revenue
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Circle, Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District, by
considering petitioner's representation dated 13.09.2025.
2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the
admission stage itself.
3. The grievance of the petitioner is that a representation dated 13.09.2025
was submitted seeking subdivision and issuance of a separate house site patta in
the name of the petitioner's father in respect of the property comprised in Survey
No.195/1 (Old Survey No.295/5D), measuring a total extent of 2369 square feet,
bearing Door No.6/17, situated at Uppliappan Kovil North Veethi, Sannapuram
Revenue Circle, Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.
Since the said representation has not been considered so far, the petitioner has
been constrained to file the present Writ Petition seeking the relief stated supra.
4. The learned counsel appearing for the sixth respondent Temple
submitted that several persons have encroached upon the Temple's land and have
been adopting the modus operandi of filing writ petitions one after another. It is
further submitted that several writ petitions filed earlier have already been
dismissed.
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5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.
6. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case and
keeping in view the fact that a representation has been made, the same can be
directed to be considered. Accordingly, the third respondent is directed to
consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.09.2025, taking into account the
background of the case, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance
with law, after providing a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as
well as to any other persons who may be affected by such decision, within a
period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. The Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order
as to costs.
NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.)
Index : Yes / No 19.02.2026
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To:-
1.The District Collector,
Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.
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2.The District Revenue Officer,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District.
4.The Tahsildar,
Kumbakonam Taluk,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District.
5.The Taluk Head Surveyor,
Kumbakonam Taluk Office,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District.
6.The Assistant Commissioner / Executive Officer,
Arumighu Naganathasamy Temple,
Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk,
Thanjavur District.
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K.SURENDER, J.
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