R.Ramasubramanian v. The Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ R.Ramasubramanian : Petitioner Vs.

The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk, Tiruvallur District : Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to take expeditious time bound action on the letter dated 20.11.2019 in accordance with law and on the merits of the case within a time frame.

For Petitioner :

Mr.D.Daniel For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran, Special Government Pleader

ORDER

By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 1/5

2. The present writ petition is filed praying for a writ of mandamus to direct the respondent to take expeditious time bound action on the letter dated 20.11.2019 in accordance with law and on the merits of the case within a time frame.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that the property comprised in S.No.54/1C situated at Agraharammel Village, Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvallur District was settled in favour of the petitioner by his mother vide settlement deed dated 11.11.2019. Hence, he submitted a representation dated 20.11.2019 before the respondent seeking issuance of patta in his name in respect of the subject property. Though it has been almost 6 years, patta has not been issued. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition.

4. At the outset, it is submitted by learned Special Government Pleader for respondent that the representation dated 20.11.2019 `submitted by the petitioner would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

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5. In view of the limited relief that is prayed, this court is inclined to dispose of the writ petition with following directions: i) The respondent shall consider the representation dated 20.11.2019, after issuing notice and affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all other interested parties including rival claimants, if any. ii) Though facts have been set out in affidavit, in view of the limited relief that is sought to be granted, I do not propose to examine the same, lest it may influence the authority. The authority shall independently consider the facts and law set out in the representation and pass appropriate order in accordance with law including but not limited to the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act and Rules.

iii) The petitioner's representation dated 20.11.2019 shall be disposed of within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for the receipt of certified copy.

iv) It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the matter on its own merits and in accordance with law. Rights and contentions of the petitioner and all other interested parties are left open. 3/5

6. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs.

28.07.2025 Speaking (or) Non Speaking Order mrn To The Tahsildar, Avadi Taluk, Tiruvallur District 4/5

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

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