M.Malleeswari, v. The District Collector,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 19.09.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No.24727 of 2018 M.Malleeswari ..Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.
3.The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk Office, Avadi, Thiruvallur District.
4.The Special Tahsildar, Town Land Survey Office, Avadi, Thiruvallur District.
5.The Head Surveyor, Land Survey Department, Avadi, Thiruvallur District.
... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.02.2018 on the light of proceedings in O.Mu/651/2018/A1, dated 15.02.2018 passed by the 3rd respondent to 4th respondent for issuance of patta in the name of petitioner in respect of property situated in Survey No.35/3B, Mukthapudupettai Village, Avadi, Poonamallee Taluk, Thiruvallur District to an extent of 1 acre 36 cents.
For Petitioner : Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan For Respondents : Mr.V.Shanmuga Sundar Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
Mr.V.Shanmuga Sundar, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. The petitioner has come up with the present writ petition, for a mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to consider her representation dated 12.02.2018, based on the proceedings dated 15.02.2018 issued by the third respondent, for issuance of patta in her favour, for the property measuring to an extent of 1 acre 36 cents in Survey No.35/3B, Mukthapudupettai Village, Avadi, Poonamallee Taluk, Thiruvallur District.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 12.02.2018 to the respondents, seeking issuance of patta in her name. Since no order has been passed, the petitioner is before this Court.
4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submitted that the representation of the petitioner would be considered on merits and in accordance with law.
5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the fourth respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 12.02.2018 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner as well as all the necessary parties, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CCC) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar ms To 1.The District Collector, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.
3.The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk Office, Avadi, Thiruvallur District.
4.The Special Tahsildar, Town Land Survey Office, Avadi, Thiruvallur District.
5.The Head Surveyor, Land Survey Department, Avadi, Thiruvallur District.
+1cc to M/S.B.Gopalakrishnan, Advocate Sr.64791 +1cc to the Government Pleader Sr.65480 W.P.No.24727 of 2018 ak[co] srg 04/10/2018