J.Vasu, v. The District Collector,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.7.2015

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.21257 of 2012 J.Vasu .. Petitioner vs.

1. The District Collector

2. The District Revenue Officer

3. The Tahsildhar

4. The Village Administrative Officer

5. N.Indirani No.12, Paramanda Mudali Street Seven wells, Chennai-600 001 (R5 impleaded as per order dated 21.8.2012 by NPVJ in M.P.No.1 of 2012 in W.P.No.21257 of 2012) ` .. Respondents This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.2.2012 and correct the mistake in the Government records and issue a joint patta in respect of the land situated at Keezhameni village, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District comprised in S.No.27/3B for the extent of 0.25 cents and in S.No.27/3C for the extent of 0.01 cent respectively.

For petitioner : Mr.S.Sankaran For respondents : Mr.R.Ravichandran A.G.P. For R1 to R3

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsels appearing on behalf of the parties concerned.

2. At this stage of the hearing of the Writ Petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the third respondent to pass orders on the representation of the petitioner, dated 29.2.2012, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame specified by this Court. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 has no objection for this court passing such an order.

3. In such circumstances, this Court finds it appropriate to direct the third respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 29.2.2012, if it is otherwise in order, and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, the fifth respondent and the other persons concerned, if any, as expeditiously as possible. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 29.2.2012, to the third respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. The Writ Petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(J) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The District Collector

2. The District Revenue Officer

3. The Tahsildhar

4. The Village Administrative Officer +1cc to Mr.Saravanan, Advocate S.R.No.38273. +1cc to Mr.Government Pleader, S.R.No. 38043 W.P.No.21257 of 2012 mg[co] srg 19.08.2015