A. Rangasamy, v. The Special Commissioner &

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.01.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAVICHANDRABAABU W.P.No.34241 of 2017 A.Rangasamy .. Petitioner vs.

1. The Special Commissioner & Commissioner for Land Reforms, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Collector, Erode, Erode District.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Erode, Erode District

4. The Thasildhar, Sathyamangalam Taluk, Erode District.

... Respondents Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to forthwith issue patta in respect of Survey No.77/4, measuring an extent of hectare 0.24.5 situated in Madhampalayam Village, Sathyamangalam Taluk, Erode District in the name of the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Raja For Respondents : Mr.Era.Premnath, Government Advocate.

O R D E R

Mr.Era.Premnath, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents. By consent of the parties, the main writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

2. Heard both sides.

3. The petitioner seeks for a mandamus directing the respondents to forthwith issue patta in respect of Survey No.77/4, measuring an extent of hectare 0.24.5 situated in Madhampalayam Village, Sathyamangalam Taluk, Erode District in the name of the petitioner.

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4. Upon considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, it is seen that the subject matter land is classified as vaari land and that the petitioner seeks for reclassification of the same as agricultural land and consequently for issuance of patta in respect of the said land by claiming that he is in possession and enjoyment of the same for long number of years. It is further seen that a representation to that effect was already sent by the petitioner on 25.05.2017. Therefore, it is for the respondents to consider the claim of the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, as this Court, at this stage, is not expressing any view on the merits of the claim made by the petitioner. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner and pass orders on the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VIII) //True copy// Sub Assistant Registrar vsi To

1. The Special Commissioner & Commissioner for Land Reforms, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Collector, Erode, Erode District.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Erode, Erode District

4. The Thasildhar, Sathyamangalam Taluk, Erode District.

+1cc to Mr.K.Raja, Advocate SR.No.356 +1cc to Government Pleader SR.No.691 W.P.No.34241 of 2017 GN(11/01/2018) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/