Madras High CourtWP/2862/2021disposed of

M.Mohanapriya v. The Tahsildar

2021-02-12Honourable Mr Justice N. Seshasayee2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.02.2021

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE W.P.No.2862 of 2021 M.Mohanapriya ... Petitioner Vs The Tahsildar Uthiramerur Taluk Kanchipuram District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the Tahsildar, Uthiramerur Taluk, the respondent herein to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 19.10.2020 made to transfer patta in the name of the petitioner by effecting a sub-division in respect of Survey No.988/1, situated at Perunagar 'B' Village, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kancheepuram District in light of online application already made for subdivision and paid necessary charges for the same vide Application No.2020/0105/03/291159 dated 29.09.2020 without insisting the petitioner to make any further application and to pay the charges for transfer of patta and for effecting subdivision within a certain time frame. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Murthy For Respondent : Mr.E.Balamurugan Special Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner has moved the Tahsildar, Uthiramerur Taluk, the sole respondent herein with his representation dated 19.10.2020 for transfer of patta, which is pending consideration.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner. Mr.E.Balamurugan, learned Special Government Pleader made a statement on instructions that the enquiry for the purpose is scheduled to take place at 2.00 p.m., on 18.02.2021 at the Office of the Tahsildar, Uthiramerur Taluk. The said statement is recorded.

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3. Inasmuch as the date for enquiry is fixed by the respondent, no direction is required to be given except that the Tahsildar, Uthiramerur Taluk is directed to hold an enquiry after issuing notices to all the parties who are likely to be affected by his decision, and after providing the parties a fair and effective hearing and to dispose of the said representation 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.

4. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS.VI) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

The Tahsildar Uthiramerur Taluk Kanchipuram District.

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