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Annaiyappa v. The District Revenue Officer

2017-06-22Honourable Mr Justice M.Duraiswamy3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.06.2017

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY W.P.No.15757 of 2017 Annaiyappa ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Revenue Officer, Krishnagiri.

2. The Sub-Collector, Hosur.

3. The Tahsildar, Shoolagiri Taluk Office, Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri District.

4. Ramakrishnappa ... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.01.2017 for rectifying the errors crept in the revenue records in respect of lands to an extent of 0.05.5 Hectare comprised in Survey No.113/4, 0.57.0 Hectare comprised in Survey No.114/3, 1.21.5 Hectare in Survey No.504 and 0.82.5 Hectare in Survey No.505 situate at Sanamavoo Village, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District and issue patta to the petitioner within the time to be stipulated by this court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R. Bharathkumar For Respondents : Mr.R.S.Selvam, Government Advocate (R1 to 3)

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.01.2017 for rectifying the errors crept in, in the revenue records in respect of lands measuring to an extent of 0.05.5 Hectare comprised in Survey No.113/4, 0.57.0 Hectare comprised in Survey No.114/3, 1.21.5 Hectare in Survey No.504 and 0.82.5 Hectare in Survey No.505

situated at Sanamavoo Village, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District and issue patta to the petitioner within a time frame. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that inspite of the petitioner's representation dated 17.01.2017, the 1st respondent has not passed any order so far. 3.Mr.R.S. Selvam, learned Government Advocate taking notice for the respondents 1 to 3 submitted that the 1st respondent may be directed to consider the petitioner's representation in accordance with law, after giving notice to the 4th respondent. 4.In view of the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, taking into consideration the limited prayer sought for in the Writ Petition, without expressing any opinion with regard to the merits of the case, I direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.01.2017 and pass orders, after giving notice to the 4th respondent, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With these observations, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(J) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar va/nl To

1. The District Revenue Officer, Krishnagiri.

2. The Sub-Collector, Hosur.

3. The Tahsildar, Shoolagiri Taluk Office, Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri District.

+1 cc to M/s.R.Bharath Kumar Advocate sr 44551 +1 cc to Government Pleader sr 44205 W.P.No.15757 of 2017 nri(co) aa29/06/2017