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Natchimuthugounder v. The District Collector

2016-07-28Honourable Mr Justice M. Jaichandren2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.07.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.9663 of 2014 Natchimuthugounder .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector Tiruppur District Tiruppur.

2.THe Thasildar Thasildar Office Dharapuram.

3.The Village Administrative Officer M.Kalipalayam Village Kalipalayam Post Dharapuram Taluk Tiruppur District.

4.Subbulakshmi .. Respondents The writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issue of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner, dated 21.2.2014 and to record the name of the petitioner in the Village Revenue Records as a tenant and direct them to pass order within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Regunathan For Respondents No.1&2 : Mr.P. Karthikeyan Government Advocate For Respondents No.3&4 : No appearance - - - - -

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, as well as the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the respondents.

2. This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 21.2.2014, and to dispose of the same, in accordance with law, within the time https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

frame, as may be fixed by this Court and also to record the name of the petitioner in the Village Revenue Records, as a tenant.

3. Though various grounds have been raised in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, has submitted that it would suffice, if the second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 21.2.2014, on merits and in accordance with law, within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

4. In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, this Court finds it appropriate to direct the second respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 21.2.2014, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the fourth respondent as well as the other persons concerned, if any. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 21.2.2014, to the second respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter, by passing this order. The writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To 1.The District Collector Tiruppur District Tiruppur.

2.THe Thasildar Thasildar Office Dharapuram.

+1 cc to Govt.Pleader,sr.43063 +1 cc to Mr.V.Ragunathan,advocate,sr.42740.

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