S.Boopathy v. The District Collector

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-03-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH S.Boopathy Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Chengalpattu District, Collectorate, Government Hospital Road, VOC Nagar, Chengalpattu-603 001.

2.The District Revenue Officer Chengalpattu District, Collectorate, Office of the District Collector, Government Hospital Road, VOC Nagar, Chengalpattu-603 001.

3.The Sub Collector Chengalpattu Revenue Division, VOC Nagar, Chengalpattu-603 001.

4.The Tasildar Tirukkazhukkundram Taluk, Desumugipet,

2/6 Tirukkazhukkundram Town And Taluk, Chengalpattu District- 603 109.

5.C.Sampath Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 3rd Respondent to dispose of enquiry proceeding in Na.Ka. No.2504/ 2024/A2 dated 18.10.2024 within a stipulate time fixed by this Court, Consequently, to direct 3rd the respondent Sub Collector, Chengalpattu (Revenue Division) to reject the illegal claim of 5th respondent in respect of petitioner property measuring about to an extent of 3 cents in S.No.15/9B situated at Kangeyankuppam village, Tirukkazhukkundram Taluk, Chengalpattu District- 603 405 . For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.Anandha Babu For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Sathish Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 3 rd respondent to dispose of the enquiry proceedings pending in

3/6 Na.Ka.No.2504/2024/A2 dated 18.10.2024, within the time frame fixed by this Court.

2.Heard Mr.R.Anandha Babu, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.P.Sathish, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of respondents 1 to 4.

3.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the official respondents submitted that the proceedings are pending before the 3 rd respondent.

4.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the material placed before this Court, there shall be a direction to the rd respondent to continue further with the proceedings in Na.Ka.No.2504/2024/A2 dated 18.10.2024, on its own merits and in accordance with law after affording opportunity to the 5 th respondent and pass final orders, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4/6 5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 24-03-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

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1. The District Collector Chengalpattu District, Collectorate, Government Hospital Road, VOC Nagar, Chengalpattu-603 001.

2.The District Revenue Officer Chengalpattu District, Collectorate, Office of the District Collector, Government Hospital Road, VOC Nagar, Chengalpattu-603 001.

3.The Sub Collector Chengalpattu Revenue Division, VOC Nagar, Chengalpattu-603 001.

4.The Tasildar Tirukkazhukkundram Taluk, Desumugipet, Tirukkazhukkundram Town And Taluk, Chengalpattu District- 603 109.

6/6 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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