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S.Duraisamy v. The District Collector

2016-08-24Honourable Mr Justice M. Jaichandren2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.08.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.33508 of 2014 S.Duraisamy .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, O/o. The Collectorate, Ariyalur District.

2.The Tahsildar, O/o the Tahsildar, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District.

.. Respondents The writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issue of a writ of mandamus, directing the second respondent to issue patta, on the basis of the representation, dated 24.11.2014, within the stipulated time.

For Petitioner : Mr.Arokiadoss for M/s.Dass Law Associates For Respondents : Mr.O.Selvam, GA - - - - -

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, as well as the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the respondents.

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to issue patta, on the basis of the representation of the petitioner, dated 24.11.2014, within the time frame, as fixed by this Court. Though various grounds have been raised in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 24.11.2014, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, this Court finds it appropriate to direct the second respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 24.11.2014, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the other persons concerned, if any. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 24.11.2014, to the second respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.

The writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CCC) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To 1.The District Collector, O/o. The Collectorate, Ariyalur District.

2.The Tahsildar, O/o the Tahsildar, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District.

+1 cc to Govt.Pleader,sr.48622.

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