Shanmugam v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.03.2022

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.5841 of 2022 Shanmugam ... Petitioner vs.

1. The District Collector, O/o.District Collector Office, Ranipetai District.

2. The Thasildhar, O/o.Kalavai Thasildhar, Kalavai, Ranipet, District.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, O/o.Village Administrative Office, Kalavai Village, & T.K., Ranipet District.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to correct the name in the computerized patta stands in S.No.2/2, Kalavai Village & Taluk, Ranipetai District (former Vellore District) in pursuant to the complaint dated 04.08.2020. For Petitioner :

Mr.P.Muthamizh Selvakumar For Respondents :

Mr.M.Murali Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to correct the name in the computerized patta stands in S.No.2/2, Kalavai Village & Taluk, Ranipetai District (former Vellore District) in pursuant to the complaint dated 04.08.2020.

2. The case of the petitioner is that petitioner is the owner of the above said property situated in the said Village and all the revenue records were mutated in his favour.

Thereafter, the petitioner was in enjoyment and possession of the said property. While that being so, when the petitioner applied for computerized patta in respect of the above said property, he came to know that the same was incorporated with someone's name. Thereafter, the petitioner made an on-line complaint to the 1st respondent dated 04.08.2020 and the same was forwarded to the 2nd respondent. Since no action has been taken by the respondents, the petitioner has come up with the present Writ Petition seeking the aforesaid relief.

3. Though very many grounds have been raised, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that it would suffice if this Court issues direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 04.08.2020 and pass orders on merits within a particular time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

4. The learned Government Advocate for respondents has no objection for said order being passed.

5. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

6. In view of the aforesaid submissions, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 04.08.2020 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and aggrieved persons if any within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. This writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-VII) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar rap/sk To

1. The District Collector, O/o.District Collector Office, Ranipetai District.

2. The Thasildhar, O/o.Kalavai Thasildhar, Kalavai, Ranipet, District.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, O/o.Village Administrative Office, Kalavai Village, & T.K., Ranipet District.

+1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.18151 W.P.No.5841 of 2022 RK(CO) SU(06/04/2022)