Madras High CourtWP/2611/2018disposed of

A. Ezhilmani v. The District Revenue Officer

2018-02-07Honourable Mr Justice K. Ravichandrabaabu3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 07.02.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAVICHANDRABAABU Writ Petition No.2611 of 2018 A.Ezhilmani Son of Late Arunachalam .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer Ariyalur District, 2.The Tashildar Udaiyarpalayam Ariyalur District.

3.The Assistant Director District Survey and Settlement Office District Collectorate, .. Respondents Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to pass suitable orders in petitioner's representation dated 02.01.2018 and to direct the 2nd respondent to rectify the classification of land comprising in Survey No.177/9 in petitioner's name and survey No.177/10 as Vaari. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Arulselvan For Respondents : Mr.S.Soundararjan Government Advocate

O R D E R

Mr.S.Soundararajan, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents. By consent of the parties, the main writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. The petitioner seeks for a Mandamus, directing the second respondent to pass orders on his representation dated 02.01.2018, wherein and whereby, he sought for rectification of classification of the land comprised in Survey Nos.177/9 & 177/10 as Vaari.

3. It is seen from the proceedings of the Assistant Director, District Survey Office, Ariyarlur, dated 04.01.2018, that the petitioner has to approach the Revenue Divisional Officer and make such request for rectification of classification of the subject matter land. It is stated by the petitioner that on 02.01.2018, the petitioner has already made a representation to the District Collector and other officials, including the Revenue Divisional Officer, Udayarpalayam, Ariyalur District, seeking for rectification of classification of the land. It is stated that the said representation has not been considered so far.

4. Therefore, this Court, at this stage, is not expressing any view on the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, as it is for the said official namely the Revenue Divisional Officer, Udayarpalayam, Ariyalur District to consider the request of the petitioner and pass orders on the same on merits and in accordance with law. Even though the said official has not made as a party in this writ petition, since the representation has already made to him, the said official namely, Revenue Divisional Officer, Udayarpalayam, Ariyalur District is directed to consider the claim of the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible. The Registry is directed to mark a copy of this order to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Udayarpalayam, Ariyalur District.

5. With the above observation, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

s/d- Assistant Registrar(CS VIII) True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar mk To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Udayarpalayam, Ariyalur District.

2.The District Revenue Officer Ariyalur District,

3.The Tashildar Udaiyarpalayam Ariyalur District.

4.The Assistant Director District Survey and Settlement Office District Collectorate, +1 CC to Mr.T.Arulselvan, Advocate sr 9965.

+1 CC to Govt. Pleader sr 9705.

W.P.No.2611 of 2018 GP(CO) SP(20/02/2018)