G.Shanthi v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED 20.02.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH G.Shanthi W/o.A.Anandaraj

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Collector, Chennai District, Chennai.

2.The Tahsildar, Ambattur Taluk, Ambattur, Chennai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent, who in turn direct the second respondent to issue patta to the petitioner's property in Korattur Village S.R.No.673/1 to an extent of 1200 Sq.ft. vacant land (North Portion) out of total extent of 2400 Sq.ft. in "Srinivasa Nagar" at Plot No.14, situated at Korattur Village, Ambattur Taluk, within the limit of Chennai Corporation, Chennai District, to the petitioner, based on his representation, in person on 09.09.2024 made to the first respondent. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Prabhakar For Respondents : Mr.P.Sathish, Additional Government Pleader *****

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the second respondent to issue patta to the petitioner based on the representation made by the petitioner on 09.09.2024.

2. Heard Mr.M.Prabhakar, learned counsel for petitioner and Mr.P.Sathish, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents.

3. The petitioner is claiming right and title over the subject property through a registered sale deed dated 10.08.2016. According to the petitioner, the patta stands in the name of the vendor and the petitioner wanted the patta to be transferred in her name. Hence, representation was made and the same was not considered. It is under these circumstances, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.

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4. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the materials placed before this Court, there shall be a direction to the petitioner to make a fresh OnLine application before the second respondent seeking for patta by providing all the particulars. On receipt of the same, the second respondent shall act upon the application and take a decision within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of OnLine application from the petitioner.

This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. 20.02.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order / Non Speaking Order gm To 1.The District Collector, Chennai District, Chennai.

2.The Tahsildar, Ambattur Taluk, Ambattur, Chennai.

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