On January 27, 2026, Justice Abdul Quddhose of the Madras High Court addressed a case involving a land dispute in Thiruvallur District. The person who brought the case, Muralisree, wanted to cancel a land ownership document held by someone named K. Dillubabu. Here’s what happened.
Muralisree asked the court to tell the District Revenue Officer of Thiruvallur to cancel land ownership document No. 178, which was currently in Dillubabu's name. This request was first made in a letter on December 19, 2025, but nothing happened, which led to this legal action.
"The petitioner had given a letter on 19.12.2025 to cancel the land ownership document."
The people involved in the case included the District Collector and the District Revenue Officer of Thiruvallur District, as well as the Tahsildar of Gummidipoondi Taluk. Mr. S. Arumugam, the Government Lawyer, spoke on their behalf. He told the court that a notice for an investigation meeting had been sent out for January 30, 2026.
"A notice for an investigation meeting has been sent to the petitioner and the 4th person involved for the meeting on 30.01.2026."
The court did not give any opinion on the case itself but told the District Revenue Officer to carry out an investigation. The final decision on whether to cancel the land ownership document must be made within 12 weeks of receiving the court's order.
"This Court tells the 2nd person involved to make a final decision, based on facts and following the rules."
The investigation will include hearing objections from Dillubabu and any other important people involved. The court made it clear that considering the petitioner's request would not harm the people involved.
In summary, the court has ordered an investigation to determine if the land ownership document should be canceled. The decision is expected in about 12 weeks.
