M.Subbulakshmi v. Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED:15.07.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.1459 of 2014 M.Subbulakshmi ..Petitioner vs.

1.

Tahsildar Madavaram.

2.

Special Tahsildar Natham Land Tax Department Tiruvottiyur.

3.

S.B.Gandhi .. Respondents [R3 impleaded as per order of this Court dated 15.07.2016 passed in M.P.No.1 of 2014 in W.P.No.1459 of 2014, MJJ] Prayer: Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2013 and pass orders on the same. For Petitioner : Mr.V.V.Sairam For Respondents: Mr.R.Ravichandran Additional Government Pleader for RR1 and 2 Mr.R.S.Anandan for R3

ORDER

Heard.

2.This writ petition has been filed praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, directing the first respondent to consider and pass orders on the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 12.06.2013. 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 first respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation, dated 12.06.2013, 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 1 and 2 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 first respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation, dated 12.06.2013, 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 the third respondent, and the other persons concerned, if any. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 12.06.2013, to the first 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.

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

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

Tahsildar Madavaram.

2.

Special Tahsildar Natham Land Tax Department Tiruvottiyur.

+1cc to Mr.V.V. Sairam, Advocate, S.R.No.39704 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.39991 SR(CO) EU(19/07/2016) W.P.No.1459 of 2014 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/