Azhagappan v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.02.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.T.RAJA, ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Azhagappan ...

Petitioner Vs 1 The District Collector, Villupuram District.

2 The Revenue Tahsildar Ulundurpet Taluk, Villupuram District.

3 The Joint Commissioner Collectorate Campus Villupuram District.

4 The Assistant Commissioner 25/1, 2 MRN Nagar, Pole Road Kallakurichi-606 202.

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Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 and 4 to forward the petitioner's application dated 12.10.2022 to the 2nd respondent and in turn, the 2nd respondent to consider the same and issue the patta in the name of Mariamman Temple in Survey No.478/6 7, Anjaneyar Temple in S.No.455/19, 20, 21 and

Murugan Temple in S.No.455/9, 17, 18 at Thirupayyar Takka Village, Ulundurpet Taluk, Villupuram District within a fixed time. For the Petitioner :

Mr.R.Raji For the Respondents :

Mr.P.Muthukumar, State Government Pleader, for respondents 1 and 2 Mr.N.R.R.Arun Natarajan, Special Government Pleader, H.R. & C.E., for respondents 3 and 4

ORDER

(Made by the Hon'ble Acting Chief Justice) Seeking a direction upon the respondents to grant patta in the name of Mariamman Temple in S.No.478/6, 7, Anjaneyar Temple in S.No.455/19,20,21 and Murugan Temple in S.No.455/9, 17, 18 at Thirupayyar Takka Village, Ulundurpet Taluk, Villupuram District, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

2. According to the petitioner, the temples are very popular in the village, attracting huge number of devotees. Since the temples were not on patta lands, the villagers made several representations to the authorities, the latest being 12.10.2022, seeking patta. However, no orders have been passed. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed, seeking the above relief.

3. Mr.P.Muthukumar, learned State Government Pleader submits that the representation of the petitioner would be considered and action would be taken by the first respondent in two weeks' time.

4. Recording the said submission of the learned State Government Pleader, the writ petition is disposed of directing the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 12.10.2022, and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There will be no order as to costs. (T.R., ACJ.) (D.B.C., J.) 22.02.2023 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No tar To 1 The District Collector, Villupuram District. 2 The Revenue Tahsildar Ulundurpet Taluk, Villupuram District.

3 The Joint Commissioner

Collectorate Campus, Villupuram District.

4 The Assistant Commissioner 25/1, 2 MRN Nagar, Pole Road Kallakurichi-606 202.

T.RAJA, ACJ, and D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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