K.Soundarajan v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED :06.12.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No.24089 of 2024 K.Soundarajan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Singaravelar Maaligai, 2nd Line Beach, Chennai-600 001.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Central Chennai Division, Thirumangalam, Chennai-600 040.

3.The Tahsildar, Egmore Nungambakkam Taluk, Office of the Tahsildar, Chennai-600 031.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of 1/5

India seeking Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to dispose of the representation dated 20.07.2024 for issuance of Online Patta for the lands in Survey No.51/3 and 51/4, situated at Block No.10, Nungambakkam Village, Egmore Circle, Chennai, within a stipulated time frame as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.R.Sripriya For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner whose representation dated 20.07.2024 for issuance of online patta in respect of the land in Survey No.51/3 and 51/4, situated at Block No.10, Nungambakkam Village, Egmore Circle, Chennai, has not been considered till date, he approached this Court seeking early disposal of his representation.

2. Heard the learned counsels on either side. 2/5

3. Considering the limited request made by the petitioner, this writ petition is allowed and a mandamus is issued to the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 20.07.2024, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 06.12.2024 Index: Yes/No Speaking order/non-speaking order ssn To 1.The District Collector, Singaravelar Maaligai, 2nd Line Beach, Chennai-600 001.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Central Chennai Division, Thirumangalam, Chennai-600 040.

3.The Tahsildar, Egmore Nungambakkam Taluk, Office of the Tahsildar, 3/5

Chennai-600 031.

P.T.ASHA, J., ssn W.P.No.24089 of 2024 4/5

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