M. Settu v. The Commissioner Of Land

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 01.03.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAVICHANDRABAABU W.P.No.4586 of 2018 M.Settu S/o.Muruvak Gounder .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Land Administration Ezhilagam Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

2.The District Collector Villupuram District, Villupuram.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Thirukovilur Villupuram District.

4.The Tahsildar Ulundurpettai Taluk Ulundurpettai Villupuram District.

... Respondents Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue a patta in the name of the petitioner based on the application dated 05.12.2017 in respect of land measuring an extent of 1.50 acres and cents (0.60.0 Acres) situated in S.No.16/1, Vadamambakkam Village, Ulundurpettai Taluk, Villupuram District within a stipulated time on par with petitioner's neighbors for the purpose of doing agriculture. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Settu For Respondents : Mr.B.Anandan Government Advocate

O R D E R

Mr.B.Anandan, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents. By consent of the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. Heard both sides.

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3. The petitioner seeks for a mandamus directing the respondents to consider his application dated 05.12.2017, wherein and whereby, he sought for issuance of Patta in his favour in respect of the subject matter property.

4. The grievance of the petitioner before this Court is that the said representation has not been considered so far. This Court, at this stage, is not expressing any view on the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, as it is for the fourt respondent to consider and decide the same on merits and in accordance with law. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of, only by directing the fourth respondent to consider the application dated 05.12.2017, and pass orders on the same on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the petitioner and the other interested parties, if any. Such exercise shall be done by the fourth respondent within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Sd/- Deputy Registrar(CS) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar mk To 1.The Commissioner of Land Administration Ezhilagam Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

2.The District Collector Villupuram District, Villupuram.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Thirukovilur Villupuram District.

4.The Tahsildar Ulundurpettai Taluk Ulundurpettai, Villupuram District.

+1cc to Mr.N.NAGANATHAN, Advocate, S.R.No. 15861 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No. 16273 W.P.No.4586 of 2018 TR(13/03/2018) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/