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V.Pazhani Nayakkar v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2025-03-27Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh5 pages

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-03-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH

1. V.Pazhani Nayakkar Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Thiruvannamalai District 2.The Tahsildar Kizhpennathur, Thiruvanamalai District.

3.P.Subramanian Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to enquire and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 11.08.2022 within stipulated time by virtue of 1st respondent's letter Oo.Mu.No.A5/6966/2022 dated 18.08.2022.

2/5 For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Sridhar For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Jayachandran Government Advocate for R1 and R2

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 2 nd respondent to enquire and pass orders on the representation made by the petitioner on 11.08.2022.

2.Heard Mr.M.Sridhar, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.S.Jayachandran, learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3.The petitioner is aggrieved by the patta standing in the name of the 3 rd respondent during the UDR Scheme and hence, the petitioner made a representation to the 1 st and 2 nd respondents. Whenever any mistake has taken place during the UDR Scheme, it is only the District Revenue Officer who has the jurisdiction to consider the representation and to make the necessary correction.

3/5 4.In view of the above, it is left open to the petitioner to submit a representation before the District Revenue Officer, Thiruvannamalai and seek for the necessary correction and issuance of patta. On receipt of the same, the District Revenue Officer, Thiruvannamalai shall afford opportunity to the petitioner and the 3 rd respondent and shall pass orders, as expeditiously as possible.

5.This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No Costs. 27-03-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

4/5 To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer Thiruvannamalai District 2.The Tahsildar Kizhpennathur, Thiruvanamalai District.

5/5 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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