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Elumalai v. The Sub Collector

2025-03-10Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.03.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH Elumalai S/o.Krishna Gounder ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Sub Collector, Sub Collector Office, Tindivanam, Villupuram District - 604 001.

2.The Tahsildar, Melmalaiyanur Taluk Office, Melmalaiyanur, Villupuram District - 604 201.

3.J.Sivakumar S/o.Jayapal Gounder ... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.07.2024 by modifying/cancel the patta issued to the third respondent pertains to Old Survey No.45/1, New Survey No.45/1A of Devanur Village, Villupuram District.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mathan Raj For Respondents : Mr.S.Jayachandran Government Advocate [R1 & R2] *****

O R D E R

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This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the first respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on 15.07.2024 wherein the petitioner is seeking for cancellation of patta granted in favour of the third respondent with respect to the subject property.

2. Heard Mr.M.Mathan Raj, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Jayachandran, learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents 1 and 2.

3. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the materials placed before this Court, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on 15.07.2024 on its own merits and in accordance with law after affording opportunity to the third respondent and pass final orders within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No 2/4

costs.

10.03.2025 Index: Yes/no Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order gm To 1.The Sub Collector, Sub Collector Office, Tindivanam, Villupuram District - 604 001.

2.The Tahsildar, Melmalaiyanur Taluk Office, Melmalaiyanur, Villupuram District - 604 201.

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