Madras High CourtWP/11566/2021disposed of

Gowramma v. The District Collector

2021-06-17Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 17..06..2021

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN Writ Petition No.11566 of 2021 Gowramma ... Petitioner -Versus1.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.

2.The Sub Collector, Hosur Division, 3.The Tahsildar, Hosur Taluk, 4.The Taluk Surveyor, Hosur Taluk, 5.The Village Administrative Officer, Kumuthapalli Village, Tharappalli Panchayat, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to measure the petitioner's property in S.No.78/50 of Kumuthappalli Village, Tharappalli Panchayat, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District and mark the boundaries thereof based on the petitioner's application dated 18.02.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Selvam For Respondent(s) : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, GA for RR1 to 5

ORDER

[This matter has been heard through video conference] This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the representation of the

petitioner dated 18.02.2021 for taking measurement of the petitioner's property in S.No.78/50 of Kumuthappalli Village, Tharappalli Panchayat, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District and marking of boundaries of the property.

2. The petitioner claims to be a person belonging to schedule caste community. According to the petitioner, he had acquired a land measuring an extent of 3 cents in S.No.78/50 of Kumuthappalli village by way of settlement deed from one Nagajothi on 21.12.2009. Ever since the date of settlement, he has been in possession and enjoyment of the same. While so, on 18.02.2021, he made an application to the respondents for issuance of patta in his favour. The the grievance of the petitioner is that his application for issuance of patta has not been considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 5 and also perused the records carefully.

4. Considering the limited nature of the relief sought for in the writ petition, this court, without going into the merits of the claim, directs the 3rd respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 18.02.2021 for issuance of patta and take a decision thereof on merits and in accordance with law after hearing the petitioner as well as the other interested parties, if any, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly with the above directions. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-V) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar kmk To 1.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.

2.The Sub Collector, Hosur Division,

3.The Tahsildar, Hosur Taluk, 4.The Taluk Surveyor, Hosur Taluk, 5.The Village Administrative Officer, Kumuthapalli Village, Tharappalli Panchayat, Hosur Taluk, +1cc to Mr.M.Selvam, Advocate, S.R.No. 28197 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No. 28532 Writ Petition No.11566 of 2021 PL(CO) GN(19/07/2021)