J.Gopinathan v. The Chief Secretary To Government Of Tamilnadu,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 17.02.2021 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE WP.No.1634 of 2021 J.Gopinathan
...Petitioner
-Vs1. The Chief Secretary to Government of Tamilnadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.
2. The District Collector Chennai District, Chennai.
3. The Commissioner of Land Reforms and Land Administration, Chennai - 600 005.
4. The Tahsildar Purasawalkam-Perambur Taluk, Ayanavaram Chennai - 600 011.
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Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 20.08.2020 and issue patta in favour of 1/4
the petitioner and other legal heirs within a time limit fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.Venkatesan For Respondents : Mr.S.N.Parthasarathi, Government Advocate
ORDER
The present petition is filed by the petitioner seeking a direction the respondents herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 20.08.2020 and issue patta in favour of the petitioner and other legal heirs within a time limit fixed by this Court.
2.Heard both sides.
3.Mr.S.N.Parthasarathi, learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents made a statement on instructions that an enquiry is fixed at 11.00 a.m., on 05.03.2021 at the Office of the Tahsildar/4th respondent herein.
4. The said statement of the learned Government Advocate is recorded. 2/4
5.Since the enquiry is already fixed, no further direction is required to be made except that the 4th respondent is directed to issue notice to all the parties who are likely to be affected by his decision and after providing the parties a fair and effective hearing, to dispose of the representation dated 20.08.2020 made by the petitioner, through a speaking order within a period of eight(8) weeks from the date of service of order copy, subject to such time that may be lost in responsibilities connected with the ensuing General Election of the Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly, 2021.
6.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 17.02.2021 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No dn 3/4
N.SESHASAYEE, J., dn To
1. The Chief Secretary to Government of Tamilnadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.
2. The District Collector Chennai District, Chennai.
3. The Commissioner of Land Reforms and Land Administration, Chennai - 600 005.
4. The Tahsildar Purasawalkam-Perambur Taluk, Ayanavaram Chennai - 600 011.
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