Thirunavukarasu v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 21.02.2019

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.RAVICHANDRABAABU W.P.No.4881 of 2019 Thirunavukarasu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector Salem District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Salem District.

3.The Thasildhar Salem Taluk (West) Salem District.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 30.11.2018 and consequently, direct the 3rd respondent to grant a patta in favour of the petitioner in connection with the property in Survey No.35 Settlement Survey Ward E Block 8 and T.S.No.26/1 in Plot No.39, Pallapatti, Annathana Patti Vitta, Salem Town to an extent of 500 sq.ft of vacant land. For Petitioner :

Mr.T.Arul For Respondents :

Mr.E.Balamurugan Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

Mr.E.Balamurugan, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents. By consent of the parties, the main writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. Heard both sides.

3. The petitioner seeks for a Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to dispose of his representation dated 30.11.2018, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

wherein and whereby, he sought for issuance of Patta in his favour in respect of the property in Survey No.35, Settlement Survey Ward E, Block 8 and T.S.No.26/1 in Plot No.39, Pallapatti, Annathana Patti Vitta, Salem Town to an extent of 500 sq.ft of vacant land.

4. The grievance of the petitioner before this Court is that the said representation has not been considered by the respondents so far.

5. 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 third 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 third respondent to consider the representation dated 30.11.2018 and pass orders on the same on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the petitioner and other interested parties, if any. Such exercise shall be done by the third respondent within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Sd/- Deputy Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar mk To 1.The District Collector Salem District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Salem District.

3.The Thasildhar Salem Taluk (West) Salem District.

+1 cc to Mr.T.Arul, Advocate Sr.No.15939 +1 cc to The Government Pleader, Sr.No.16975 W.P.No.4881 of 2019 CSL/26.02.2019 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/