Madras High CourtWP/18244/2020disposed of

N.Jothi v. The Additional Chief Secretary

2020-12-12Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.12.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P No.18244 of 2020 N.Jothi ..Petitioner .Vs.

1. The Additional Chief Secretary and The Commissioner of Land Administration Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai.

2. The District Collector, District Collector Office, Krishnagiri - 635 115.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.

4. The Tahsildar, Denkanikottai - 635 107 Krishnagiri District.

5. The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union office, Kelamangalam - 635 113, Krishnagiri District. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 28.09.2020 for Exchange of Lands in respect of 13.25 cents comprised in survey Nos.50/C2 and 50/D1 at Bairamangalam Village enabling the Petitioner to start up the Industry in survey Nos.50/C1C & 50/D2B situate at Bairamangalam village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District in accordance with law. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Bharathkumar For Respondents: Mr.Balamurugan Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner on 28.09.2020, wherein the petitioner has offered to exchange his lands to enable the petitioner to start the Industry by making use of certain lands belonging to the Government.

2. Heard Mr.R.Bharathkumar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.Balamurugan, learned Special Government Pleader, for the respondents.

3. Taking into consideration, the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, the first respondent is hereby directed to consider the representation dated 28.09.2020 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation to the first respondent along with all the relevant documents and also a copy of this order.

4. This writ petition stands disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(L.A) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Additional Chief Secretary and The Commissioner of Land Administration Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai.

2. The District Collector, District Collector Office, Krishnagiri - 635 115.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Krishnagiri District Krishnagiri.

4. The Tahsildar, Denkanikottai - 635 107 Krishnagiri District.

5. The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union office, Kelamangalam - 635 113, Krishnagiri District.

+1cc to Mr.R.Bharathkumar, Advocate, S.R.No.41142 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.40722 W.P No.18244 of 2020 rr ii (18/01/2021)