S.Sudhakar v. The Tahsildar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 23.02.2022
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.3481 of 2022 1.S.Sudhakar 2.S.Dhananchezian 3.S.Jagadeesan
...Petitioners
vs.
The Tahsildar, Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur District. ... Respondents PRAYER:Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to make subdivision and to issue Joint Patta for the land measuring an extent of 0.20 Cents in Old.S.No.93/2B2, New S.No.93/1A1, Old Patta No.128, existing Patta No.9139 of Kummanur village, Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur District by considering the second petitioner's application dated 09.07.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Ilayaperumal For Respondents : Mr.M.Murali Government Advocate
ORDER
The petitioner has filed this petition seeking a direction to the respondents to make subdivision and to issue Joint Patta for the land measuring an extent of 0.20 Cents in Old.S.No.93/2B2, New S.No.93/1A1, Old Patta No.128, existing Patta No.9139 of Kummanur village, Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur District by considering the second petitioner's application dated 09.07.2021.
2. Mr.M.Murali, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents. In view of the limited relief sought for in this petition and on the consent expressed by the Learned counsel appearing for either side, this petition is taken up for final disposal.
3. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioners' mother is the owner of the property measuring an extent of 0.86 Cents in S.No.92/1A, 0.20 cents in Old S.No.93/2B2, New S.No.93/1A1, totally 1.06 cents of Kummanur village, ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur District. The petitioners' mother executed a settlement deed in favour of the petitioners. On receipt of settlement deed the second petitioner had made an application dated 09.07.2021 for subdivision and for issuance of Joint Patta for the above said property. However, till date no action has been taken by the respondent on the application made by the second petitioner. Hence the present Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioners with the above relief.
4. Though very many grounds have been raised, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that it would suffice if this Court directs the respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 09.07.2021 within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court.
5. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent submits that the second petitioner application dated 09.07.2021 will be considered by the respondent within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court.
6. In view of the aforesaid submissions, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondent to consider the second petitioner application dated 09.07.2021, and pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of with the aforesaid direction. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-IX) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar nhs/tri
To The Tahsildar, Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur District.
+1cc to Mr.A.Ilaya Perumal, Advocate, S.R.No.11877 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.12304 W.P.No.3481 of 2022 SVI(CO) SU(16/03/2022)