M.Ponnuswami, v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30.01.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE B.RAJENDRAN WRIT PETITION No.2092 of 2017 M.Ponnuswami ... Petitioner vs.

1.

The District Collector, Chennai District, Rajaji Salai, Chennai.

2.

The Tahsildar, Aminjikarai Taluk, Chennai District.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 22.11.2016 and issue copy of the Extract of Town Survey Land Register for petitioner's Plot No.20, measuring 4,860 sq. ft. comprised in Old S.No.11, Part of Periyakudal Village and Municipal Division No.62, situated at Shenoy Nagar now bearing Door No.45, 7th Cross Street, Shenoy Nagar West, Chennai 600 030 within a time frame.

For Petitioner :

Mr.V.P.Sengottuvel For Respondents :

Mr.S.Rajeswaran, Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner has come up with this Writ Petition seeking a direction to the respondents to consider his representation dated 22.11.2016 and issue copy of the Extract of Town Survey Land Register for his Plot No.20, measuring an extent of 4,860 sq. ft. comprised in Old S.No.11, Part of Periyakudal Village and Municipal Division No.62, situated at Shenoy Nagar now bearing Door No.45, 7th Cross Street, Shenoy Nagar West, Chennai 600 030.

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According to the petitioner, he is in absolute possession and enjoyment of the property in question from the date of its purchase. Since he had not obtained a copy of the Extract of Town Survey Land Register with respect to the said Plot, he submitted a representation to the 2nd respondent herein along with necessary documents, on 22.11.2016. Since no reply is forthcoming from the 2nd respondent, the petitioner is before this Court.

3.

Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the material documents available on record.

4.

Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the 2nd respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.11.2016 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To:

1.

The District Collector, Chennai District, Rajaji Salai, Chennai.

2.

The Tahsildar, Aminjikarai Taluk, Chennai District.

+1cc to Mr.V.P. Sengottuvel, Advocate, S.R.No.5450 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.5943 sk(CO) md(14/02/2017) W.P.No.2092 of 2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/