Elangovan v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.03.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH ELANGOVAN S/o.Vadivel Nadar, 2/150 Nadar St, Puthur, Manjakollai, Nagapattinam.

Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Nagapattinam.

2.The Sub Collector, Nagapattinam.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Nagapattinam.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagapattinam.

5.The Tahsildar, Nagapattinam.

Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 4th Respondent to grant Patta in favour of Petitioner for land measuring 1970 sqft in S.No.17/16 and for land measuring 2975 sq.ft. in S.No.17/17 at Ananthanapettai Village, Nagapattinam Taluk, Nagapattinam District as per Registered will doc no 58/2009 dated 02.12.2009 and Registered 1/4

settlement deed no 615/97 dt 23.06.1997 and as per proceedings of 5th Respondent in Na. Ka. 7309/2020/A3 dated 05.08.2022 recommended to the 4th Respondent by considering the representation dated 07.09.2020 and 2nd respondent in Na.Ka.4068/2020/A3(A4) dated 30.01.2023 recommended to third respondent.

For Petitioner : Ms.S.R.Sumathy For Respondents : Mr.M.R.Gokulkrishnan Additional Government Pleader *****

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the fourth respondent to grant patta in favour of the petitioner with respect to the subject property based on the report submitted by the fifth respondent dated 05.08.2022 and the second respondent dated 30.01.2023.

2. Heard Ms.S.R.Sumathy, learned counsel for petitioner and Mr.M.R.Gokulkrishnan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents.

3. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the 2/4

case and considering the materials placed before this Court and also considering the report submitted by the fifth respondent dated 05.08.2022 and second respondent dated 30.01.2023, there shall be a direction to the fourth respondent to pass final orders within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

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1. The District Collector, Nagapattinam.

2.The Sub Collector, Nagapattinam.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Nagapattinam.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagapattinam.

5.The Tahsildar, Nagapattinam.

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