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S.Radhakrishnan v. The Tahsildar

2025-04-29Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29.04.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH S.Radhakrishnan S/o Srinivasan Petitioner Vs The Tahsildar, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.

Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 09.12.2024 seeking reclassification of the land situated at No.135 Sirunagar Madhura Kumili Village, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District in Survey No.84/ 1 and Survey No.84/2 admeasuring 0.83 and 0.05 Acres from Anadheenam to private land as stood earlier and to issue patta in his name. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Magesh Kumar For Respondent : Mr.M.R.Gokulkrishnan Additional Government Pleader *****

O R D E R

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This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to act upon the representation made by the petitioner on 09.12.2024 wherein the petitioner is seeking for reclassification of the subject property from Anadheenam to private land.

2. Heard Mr.G.Magesh Kumar, learned counsel for petitioner and Mr.M.R.Gokulkrishnan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondent.

3. In the considered view of this Court, such re-classification can be done only by the District Collector in consultation with the Commissioner of Land Administration. The respondent does not have any such power. Therefore, it is left open to the petitioner to submit a fresh representation to the District Collector seeking for re-classification and on receipt of the same, the District Collector, Chengalpattu District, shall act upon the same in consultation with the Commissioner of Land Administration and pass orders as expeditiously as possible. 2/4

This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

29.04.2025 Index: Yes/no Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order gm To The Tahsildar, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.

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