Mugamuthu v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM Mugamuthu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector Chengalpattu.

2.The District Revenue Officer Chengalpattu District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Maduranthakam Chengalpattu District.

4.The Tahsildar Cheyyur, Chengalpattu District.

5.Agen ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to complete the enquiry on the representation of the petitioner as directed by the first respondent in his proceedings O.moo.No.A4/2017/2022 dated 16.02.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Anbazhagan For R1 to R4 : Mr.T.Arun Kumar Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The relief sought for in the present writ petition is to direct the 4th respondent to complete the enquiry on the representation of the petitioner as directed by the 1st respondent in his proceedings dated 16.02.2023.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner made a submission that the application filed by petitioner before the 4th respondent for transfer of patta in the name of the petitioner is pending for adjudication. It is contented that the enquiry is in progress.

3. Further, the learned counsel for the petitioner states that no civil case is pending before any Civil Court and therefore, there is no impediment for the Tahsildar to consider the application and pass final orders. Thus, the 4th respondent is directed to expedite the process of enquiry and dispose of the same as expeditiously as possible.

4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 26.04.2023 Jeni Index : Yes Speaking order To 1.The District Collector Chengalpattu.

2.The District Revenue Officer Chengalpattu District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Maduranthakam Chengalpattu District.

4.The Tahsildar Cheyyur, Chengalpattu District.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

Jeni 26.04.2023