Madras High CourtWP/15960/2024disposed of

P.A.Parameshwaran v. The District Collector

2024-06-24Honourable Mr Justice N. Sathish Kumar5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.06.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR W.P.No.15960 of 2024 P..Parameswaran .. Petitioner

Versus

1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem - 636 001.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Salem District Collector Office, Salem District - 636 001.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Salem Revenue Divisional Office, Subramaniya Nagar, Sooramangalam, Salem Distict - 636 005.

4. The Tahsildar, Hasthampatti taluk, Salem District, Salem - 636 007. .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the fourth respondents to measure the petitioners land in Kannankurichi Village Survey Nos. 37/1F 37/2 in Salem District on the basis of petitioner representation dated 20.05.2024 and to issue Patta to Petitioner within the time framed by this Court. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gandhi Kumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Selvendran Special Government Pleader

ORDER

With the consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. This writ petition is filed to direct the fourth respondents to measure the petitioners land in Kannankurichi Village Survey Nos. 37/1F 37/2 in Salem District on the basis of petitioner representation dated 20.05.2024 and to issue Patta to Petitioner within the time framed by this Court.

3. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Pleader Advocate appearing for the respondents and perused the materials available on record.

4. The case of the Writ Petitioner is that he purchased the subject property on 14.01.2004 and he is in possession and enjoyment of the property till date. The grievance of the petitioner is that though he has given a representation dated 20.05.2024 seeking to survey his property and for 2/5

issuance of separate patta, the respondents have not taken any steps on the representation given by the petitioner. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

5. Considering the limited relief sought for in this writ petition, the second and third respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 20.05.2024 and pass appropriate orders on the same, after giving notice to the neighbouring land owners and any other interested persons, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 24.06.2024 vrc Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No : Yes/No To,

1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem - 636 001.

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2. The District Revenue Officer, Salem District Collector Office, Salem District - 636 001.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Salem Revenue Divisional Office, Subramaniya Nagar, Sooramangalam, Salem Distict - 636 005.

4. The Tahsildar, Hasthampatti taluk, Salem District, Salem - 636 007. 4/5

N. SATHISH KUMAR , J.

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