V.Mohanraj v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED :06.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P No.21901 of 2024 V.Mohanraj

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Collector Villupuram District.

2.The District Revenue Officer Jekkampettai, Tindivanam Villupuram District.

3.The Tahsildar Marakkanam Villupuram District.

4.Kannappagounder ..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 13.06.2024 consequently direct the respondents to cancel the patta stands in 4th respondent name and issue patta in favour of petitioner for the land bearing S.No.222/2 in Koonimedu village, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.N.Subramani For Respondents 1 to 3 : Mr.P.Sathish Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to respondents to consider his representation dated 13.06.2024 and pass necessary orders for cancellation of patta stands in the name of 4th respondent.

2. According to the petitioner, he has been in possession and enjoyment of the property situated in Survey No.222/2 in Koonimedu village, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District. It is further stated by the petitioner that without any document to substantiate his right, patta has been issued in the name of 4th respondent. Immediately, after acquiring knowledge about the same, the petitioner made a representation seeking cancellation of patta in the name of the 4th respondent. It is also stated that 3rd respondent initiated enquiry on the representation of the petitioner in Na.Ka.No.A2/475/2024 and issued notice of enquiry to 4th respondent. However, the 4th respondent failed to appear before the 3rd respondent and the enquiry is pending. 2/4

3. In view of the fact that the 3rd respondent already initiated enquiry on the representation submitted by the petitioner, the 3rd respondent is directed to complete the enquiry and pass final orders after giving sufficient opportunity to the 4th respondent within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4.With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 06.08.2024 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order : Yes/No nr To 1.The District Collector Villupuram District.

2.The District Revenue Officer Jekkampettai, Tindivanam Villupuram District.

3.The Tahsildar Marakkanam Villupuram District.

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S.SOUNTHAR , J.

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