M.Sadhasivam v. The Municipal Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Dated : 16.08.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY M.Sadhasivam ... Petitioner Vs.

The Municipal Commissioner, Thiruvannamalai, Municipal Office, Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvannamalai District.

... Respondents Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2024 for change of property tax assessment in his name within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Veeraraghavan For Respondent : Mr.P.Balathandayutham, Special Government Pleader 1/5

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2024.

2. Mr.P.Balathandayutham, learned Special Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the respondent. By consent of the parties, the main writ petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the subject property, for which the property tax was revised exorbitantly from a sum of Rs.592/- to a sum of Rs.7,240/-. Therefore, a representation was filed by the petitioner along with the details of subject properties. However, the same was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition has been filed. 2/5

4. In reply, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent would requests this Court to pass appropriate orders directing the respondent to consider and dispose of the representation made by the petitioner.

5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondent and also perused the materials available on record.

6. In the present case, it appears that the property tax for the subject property was exorbitantly increased from a sum of Rs.592/- to a sum of Rs.7,240/-. In this regard, a representation dated 08.03.2024 has also been filed by the petitioner. However, the same was not considered by the respondent till date.

7. In view of the above, this Court directs the respondent to consider the representation filed by the petitioner dated 08.03.2024 and dispose of the same on its own merits and in accordance with law within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3/5

8. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

16.08.2024 Speaking/Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No nsa To The Municipal Commissioner, Thiruvannamalai, Municipal Office, Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvannamalai District.

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY.J., nsa 16.08.2024 5/5