Madras High CourtWP/21591/2024disposed of

D.Kumara Kuruparan v. The Tahsildar

2024-08-01Honourable Mr Justice N. Sathish Kumar4 pages

IN THE HIG H COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 01.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR W.P.No.21591 of 2024

1. D.Kumara Kuruparan 2, D.Santhakumari

3. D.Andal .. Petitioners

Versus

1. The Tahsildar, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Cuddalore - 1.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petition dated 17.12.2023 along with the legal heirship certificate of the mother Kanakavalli within a time limit.

For Petitioners : Mr.T.S.Baskaran For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader 1/4

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 respondents to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 17.12.2023 along with the legal heirship certificate of the mother Kanakavalli for issuance of joint patta to the petitioners within a time limit.

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

4. The case of the petitioners is that the petitioners are son and daughters of Devaraj and Kanagavalli and they inherited the property owned by their parents. The petitioners made a joint petition for issuance of patta in respect of lands belonging to their parents. Though their submitted the legal heir certificate of their mother, the respondents insisted on production of legal 2/4

heirship certificate of their father. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents for issuance of patta in their favour.

5. Considering the limited relief sought for in this writ petition, the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 17.12.2023 and pass Orders on the same, considering the legal heir certificate of the mother of the petitioners, on merits and in accordance with law, 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. 01.08.2024 vrc Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No To,

1. The Tahsildar, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Cuddalore - 1.

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N. SATHISH KUMAR, J.

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