Madras High CourtWP/2628/2019disposed of

Rajesh Devasi v. The District Collector

2025-09-02Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.2628 of 2019 Rajesh Devasi .....

Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Collector Office, Chennai-600001.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Collector Office, Chennai-600001.

3. The Thasildar, Purasaiwalkam Taluk, Chennai-600003.

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Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling the records pertaining order dated 30.10.2018 in Na.Ka. No.A1/3041/2018 passed by the third Respondent and quash the same and direct the third respondent to issue the patta in favour of the petitioner. For Petitioners : No appearance For R1 to R3 : Mr.S.Rajesh Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the order dated 30.10.2018 passed in Na.Ka.No.A1/3041/2018 by the third respondent, thereby rejected the request made by the petitioner for transfer of patta.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. The petitioner had purchased the property situated at Old No.31, New No.38, Kutty Maistry Street, Peddunaickenpet, Chennai, by a registered sale deed dated 13.04.2018, measuring an extent of 73 sq.mts. In order to transfer of patta, the petitioner made an application, which came to be rejected on the ground that there was a discrepancy between the extent mentioned in the sale deed and the extent reflected in the computerized land register maintained in the office of the third respondent.

4. As against the order passed by the third respondent, an appeal lies before the Revenue Divisional Officer, Chennai. Therefore,

the petitioner is at liberty to file such an appeal before the Revenue Divisional Officer, Chennai, challenging the order of the third respondent. On receipt of such an appeal, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Chennai, is directed to conduct enquiry, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the third respondent, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 02.09.2025 Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No Lpp To

1. The District Collector, Collector Office, Chennai-600001.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Collector Office, Chennai-600001.

3. The Thasildar, Purasaiwalkam Taluk, Chennai-600003.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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