R.Sakthi Prasanna v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.06.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR R.Sakthi Prasanna ...

Petitioner versus 1.The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheyyar, Thiruvannamalai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Chetpet Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

4.Ammu ...

Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 herein to take suitable legal action so as to cancel the patta bearing No.2738 issued to the fourth respondent by considering the petitioner's representation dated 11.03.2024.

For Petitioner :

Mr.L.P.Shanmugasundaram for Mr.C.Munusamy 1/4

For Respondent Nos.1 to 3 :

Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is disposed of at the stage of admission itself.

2.

This Writ Petition is filed to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.03.2024. 3.

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents 1 to 3 and perused the materials available on record.

4.

It is the grievance of the writ petitioner that he is in possession of the property. However, the revenue authorities while computerising the patta, the same has been given in the name of the fourth respondent. In this regard, the petitioner has given a representation. However, the same has not been considered by the respondents 1 to 3. Hence, he seeks a direction. 2/4

5.

Considering the limited nature of the relief sought for in the present Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the third respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 11.03.2024, after giving an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and the fourth respondent and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four 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.

28.06.2024 Speaking order / Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No : Yes / No sri To 1.The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheyyar, Thiruvannamalai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Chetpet Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

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N.SATHISH KUMAR , J.

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