V.Srinivasan v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 30.06.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI --- V. Srinivasan ... Petitioner

Versus

1. The District Collector Salem.

2. The Tahsildar Taluk Office Kadayampatti Taluk Salem District.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, Kanjanaickanpatti Village Kadayampatti Taluk Salem District.

... Respondents Prayer:

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to survey the property in S.Nos. 139/10, 139/11, 139/1A, 139/1B, 139/2, 139/3, 139/4, 1/4

139/8 measuring an extent of 4 acres at Kanjanaickenpatti Village, Kadayampatti Taluk, Salem District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 01.03.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr. M. Elango For Respondents : Mr. R. P. Murugan Raja Government Advocate ---

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed seeking for a direction to the second respondent/Tahsildar to survey the property in S.Nos. 139/10, 139/11, 139/1A, 139/1B, 139/2, 139/3, 139/4, 139/8 measuring to an extent of 4 acres at Kanjanaickenpatti Village, Kadayampatti Taluk, Salem District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 01.03.2021.

2. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner made a representation dated 01.03.2021 to the respondents seeking to survey the subject property and since the same has not yet been considered, has filed this writ petition.

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3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that without going into the merits of the case, it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.03.2021 and pass appropriate orders within a reasonable time fixed by this Court.

4.Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.03.2021, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders after providing opportunity to the petitioner and aggrieved person if any, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.This writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. 30.06.2022 msm Speaking Order/ Non Speaking Order Index: Yes/ No 3/4

Internet: Yes/ No M.DHANDAPANI,J.

msm To

1. The District Collector, Salem.

2. The Tahsildar Taluk Office, Kadayampatti Taluk Salem District.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, Kanjanaickanpatti Village Kadayampatti Taluk Salem District.

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