M.Kuppayee, v. The District Collector,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 15.07.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.2409 of 2014 M.Kuppayee ... Petitioner Vs.

1.

The District Collector Salem District, Salem.

2.

The Revenue Divisional Officer Sankari, Salem District.

3.

The Tahsildar Sankari, Salem District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to grant patta for petitioner's house site measuring an extent of 953 sq.ft., comprised in Natham S.F.No.274/8 (Old S.No.10/1) Pudur Village, Sankari Taluk, Salem District by considering his representations dated 22.02.2010, 23.08.2010, 03.01.2013 and 02.09.2013.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Manokaran For Respondents : Mr.R.Ravichandran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard.

2.This writ petition has been filed praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, directing the third respondent, to consider and pass orders on the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 02.09.2013. 3.Though various grounds have been raised in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the third respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation, dated 02.09.2013, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

4.The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 5.In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the third respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 02.09.2013, and pass appropriate orders thereon, 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, as well as to the other persons concerned, if any. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS V) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar vj2 To 1.

The District Collector Salem District, Salem.

2.

The Revenue Divisional Officer Sankari, Salem District.

3.

The Tahsildar Sankari, Salem District.

+1cc to Mr.N.Manokaran, Advocate, S.R.No.39983 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.39989 W.P.No.2409 of 2014 CA(CO) CA(01/08/2016) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/