Madras High CourtWP/9622/2020disposed of

R.Saila v. The District Collector

2020-08-27Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.08.2020 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.9622 of 2020 R.Saila, s/o.Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector Collectorate Venkikkal Thiruvannamalai District.

2.The Tahsildar Chengam Taluk Thiruvannamalai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to issue patta to the petitioner with respect to the un-assessed Government punjai land comprised in Survey No.6, to an extent of 1.5 acres situated at Periya Kollapaadi Village, Chengam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sridhar For Respondents: Mr.S.N.Parthasarathy Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner for grant of patta.

2. It is seen from the materials filed in support of this writ petition, that the property in question is a government land, as per the revenue records. The petitioner is now before this Court seeking for issuance of patta only on the ground that this property is under cultivation for a very long time, and that his representation made to the first respondent in this regard, was not considered.

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3. Heard Mr.M.Sridhar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.S.N.Parthasarathy, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

4. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for by the petitioner in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to consider the representation made by the petitioner on 07.11.2019, and deal with the same, strictly in accordance with law and pass final orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS III) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar ds To:

1.The District Collector Collectorate Venkikkal Thiruvannamalai District.

2.The Tahsildar Chengam Taluk Thiruvannamalai District.

+1 cc to The Government Pleader, Sr.No. 28334 W.P.No.9622 of 2020 PP(CO) RMP(15/09/2020) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/