Patri Anjali Devi, v. The State Of Andhra Pradesh,

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTI CE A.RAJASHEKER REDDY W .P.NO.9 1 5 6 OF 2 0 1 7

O R D E R

Aggrieved by the proceedings in Rcb/ 200/ 2016 dated 19.1.2017 issued by the 4th respondent - Tahsildar in refusing to grant pattadar pass book to the petitioner, in respect of subject land, the present writ petition has been filed.

The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that without issuing any notice as envisaged under proviso to sub section (1) of Section 5 of the A.P. Rights in Land Pattadar Pass Books Act, 1971, the 4th respondent - Tahsildar refused to issue the pattadar pass book in respect of subject land and this amounts to violation of principles of natural justice. Heard the leaned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue. A perusal of the impugned order goes to show that the 4th respondent refused to issue pattadar pass book, without issuing any notice as envisaged under the proviso to sub section (1) of Section 5 of the Act. In view of the same, only on the ground of violation of principles of natural justice, the impugned order is set aside.

The 4th respondent - Tahsildar, is directed to dispose of the application of the petitioner for grant of pattedar pass book in respect of the subject land, afresh in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the petitioner and affected parties, if any. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Miscellaneous petitions pending if any, shall stand closed. ------------------------------------------------------ A.

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