Madras High CourtWP/479/2014disposed of

P.Arumugam v. The Tahsildar

2016-07-01Honourable Mr Justice M. Jaichandren2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 01.07.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.479 of 2014 P.Arumugam .. Petitioner Vs.

The Tahsildar, Thiruthani Taluk Office, Thiruthani, Thiruvallur District.

.. Respondent The writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issue of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation, dated 27.6.2013 and pass orders to issue patta in respect of his property comprised in S.No.167/2 - 0.12 cents in Kalambakkam village, Tiruvallur District, expeditiously.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugesan For Respondent : Mr.R.Ravichandran, AGP

ORDER

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

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 27.6.2013, and to dispose of the same, expeditiously.

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 respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 27.06.2013, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 27.6.2013, 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, as well as to the other persons concerned, if any. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 27.6.2013, to the 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.

vvk s/d- Assistant Registrar(CS-II) True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar To The Tahsildar, Thiruthani Taluk Office, Thiruthani, Thiruvallur District.

+ 1 cc to Mr.Murugan, Advocate SR 37559 mg(co) prk19/7 W.P.No.479 of 2014 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/