Madras High CourtWP/12249/2022disposed of

Gnanavel v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2022-05-06Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.05.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R. MAHADEVAN W.P. No. 12249 of 2022 Gnanavel .. Petitioner

Versus

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer Korati Circle, Thirupathur Taluk Thirupathur District 2.The Tahsildar Thirupathur Taluk Thirupathur District .. Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.02.2022.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Paul Gnanamuthu For Respondents :

Mr.V.Manoharan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.02.2022.

2. According to the petitioner, he is residing in the land comprised in Survey No.551/3, Sellarampatti Village, Elavampatti post, Thirupathur, by constructing a hut. It is stated that the said land where the petitioner is residing, is classified as poramboke land. The petitioner is also paying taxes and charges to the panchayath all these years. It is further stated that the petitioner also repeatedly approached the revenue authorities to issue patta to him, but so far, his claim has not been considered. While so, the petitioner came to know that patta was granted in favour of the adjacent owners in Survey No. 551/2 and 551/4 but his application was not considered. The petitioner therefore submitted a representation dated 22.02.2022 to the respondents seeking for issuance of patta but it is still https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

pending without consideration. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents and perused the materials placed on record.

4. Considering the fact and circumstances of this case and and having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel for either side, this Court directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.02.2022, after providing an opportunity of hearing to him and thereafter pass an order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks on receipt of a copy of this order. 5.

With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- VACATION OFFICER //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar dhk/rsh To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer Korati Circle, Thirupathur Taluk Thirupathur District 2.The Tahsildar Thirupathur Taluk Thirupathur District +1cc to Mr.S.Paul Gnanamuthu, Advocate, S.R.No.31207 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.31292 WP No. 12249 of 2022 GP(CO) CT 19/05/2022 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/