I.B.Banu v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09.08.2023 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE WP.No.22862 of 2023 I.B.Banu

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Singaravelar Maaligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the RDO, South Chennai Division, Central Chennai, Anna Nagar West Extn, Chennai - 600 101.

3.The Tahsildar, Spur Tank Road, M.S.Nagar, Mukta Garden, Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031.

4.Bhavani

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd and 3rd Respondents to 1/4

dispose the Representation dated on 20.07.2023 filed by the Petitioner within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Mario Johnson For RR1 to 3 : Ms.G.Ameedias, Government Advocate

ORDER

The petitioner's appeal challenging an order rejecting the legal heir certificate by the third respondent is pending before the second respondent.

2.Mr.G.Ameedias, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3.

3.The second respondent is now required to hold an enquiry, after giving due opportunities to all the parties who are likely to be affected by his decision, and dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 20.07.2023 within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 09.08.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Tsg To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Singaravelar Maaligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the RDO, South Chennai Division, Central Chennai, Anna Nagar West Extn, Chennai - 600 101.

3.The Tahsildar, Spur Tank Road, M.S.Nagar, Mukta Garden, Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031.

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N.SESHASAYEE, J., Tsg Order made in 09.08.2023 4/4