M.Palanivel v. The Revenue Division Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.06.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN W.P.No.13150 of 2021 M.Palanivel .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The Revenue Division Officer, O/o. Revenue Officer, Thirukovilur, Kallakurichi.

2. The Tahsildar, O/o. Tahsildar, Uludurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, Pinnalvadi Post, Uludurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to transfer the patta in petitioner's name and made necessary entry in the adangal as house site in New Survey No.148/12 (Old Survey No.38/12) on the basis of my assignment dated 21.06.1970 and settlement deed vide document No.4374/2013. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Saravanakumar For Respondents : Mr.Yogesh Kannadasan, Government Advocate

O R D E R

(The case has been heard through video conference) According to the petitioner, an extent of 3 cents of land was assigned in favour of his grandfather Mr.Arunachalam and subsequently patta was granted in his favour. After the death of his grandfather, the petitioner's father was in possession and enjoyment of the property and during his lifetime, he executed a settlement deed in favour of the petitioner. Based on that, the petitioner made several applications from the year 2019 to the second respondent Tahsildar to issue patta in the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

name of the petitioner and finally sent an application on 19.05.2021, but so far no orders have been passed, hence he filed the present writ petition.

2. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that the second respondent will consider the said representation of the petitioner and will pass suitable orders on merit.

3. Considering the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the second respondent Tahsildar to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 19.05.2021 and pass suitable orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CCC) //True copy// Sub Assistant Registrar kk To

1. The Revenue Division Officer, Thirukovilur, Kallakurichi.

2. The Tahsildar, Uludurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, Pinnalvadi Post, Uludurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

+1cc to the Government Pleader SR.No.29178 W.P.No.13150 of 2021 JPL(CO) RLP(22/07/2021) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/