R.M.Bhaskar v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.03.2021 CORAM : JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE R.M.Bhaskar ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector Chennai District Chennai - 1.

2.The Tahsildar Velacheri Taluk Chennai.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Chengalpet Division.

4.Abdul Gaffar 5.Mukthaiyar Saleem 6.Anwar Saleem 7.Mohammed Saleem ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.12.2020 sent for deleting the names of the respondents 4 to 7 in the Town Land Survey Register and to enter the petitioner's name in the revenue records and to issue patta for the subject property situated at Velachery Village & Taluk (formerly 1/4

Saidapet Taluk), Chennai District, comprised in S.No.398/1, to an extent of 0.61 cents.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Thanjan For Respondents : Mrs.A.B.Reehana Begum Government Advocate

ORDER

The petitioner has approached the respondents 1 to 3 with his representation dated 21.12.2020, to delete the names of the respondents 4 to 7 found in the revenue records, who have no right over the property in S.No.398/1 of Velachery Village & Taluk, Chennai and to issue a patta for the said property in his favour.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner. Mrs.A.B.Reehana Begum, learned Government Advocate enters appearance for respondents 1 to 3, and made a statement on instructions that the enquiry for the purpose is scheduled to take place at 11.00 a.m., on 09.06.2021 at the Office of the Tahsildar, Velachery Taluk / second respondent. The said statement is recorded.

3. In view of the above, no further direction is required to be given except 2/4

that the second respondent/ Tahsildar, Velachery Taluk is directed to hold an enquiry after issuing notices to all the parties who are likely to be affected by his decision, and after providing the parties a fair and effective hearing and to dispose of the said representation through a speaking order within a period of eight (8) weeks from 09.06.2021.

4. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 17.03.2021 ds Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Speaking Order / Non-speaking Order To:

1.The District Collector Chennai District Chennai - 1.

2.The Tahsildar Velacheri Taluk Chennai.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Chengalpet Division.

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