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K.Logesh v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2022-11-24Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI K.Lokesh .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of tamil Nadu rep.by its Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, ULC (1(2)) wing, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 2.The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner, Urban land Ceiling and Urban Land Tax, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

3.The District Collector, Chennai District, Collectorate, Rajaji Salai, George Town, Chennai 600 001.

4.The Tahsildar, Maduravoyal Taluk Office, Phase II, 2nd Main Road, Nolumbur, Chennai 600 037.

.. Respondents Prayer :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying of issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 4th respondent to issue patta for the land situated in Plot No. 103 Elumalai Street Thirumalai Nagar Ramapuram Chennai 89 measuring an extent of 2400 sq.Ft (an extent

of 500 sq.ft in Survey No. 235/1B (Part) and an extent of 1900 sq.ft in Survey No. 227/1 (part) in favour of the petitioner pursuant to his representation dated 1.09.2022 within a time frame stipulated by this court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Azhagu Raman For Respondents : Mr.U.Baranidharan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this petition for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the 4th respondent to issue patta for the subject land in favour of the petitioner pursuant to his representation dated 1.09.2022.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice if this Court issues direction to the respondents to consider his representation dated 01.09.2022 and pass appropriate orders in terms of the Tamil Nadu Patta Passbook Act, 1983, within a stipulated time frame.

3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that an enquiry has been conducted on the application of the petitioner and appropriate orders will be passed within a stipulated time frame.

4. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the respondents to conclude the enquiry on the application of the petitioner dated 01.09.2022 for issuance of patta in the manner known to law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. This writ petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 24.11.2022 sk To 1.The Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, ULC (1(2)) wing, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 2.The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner, Urban land Ceiling and Urban Land Tax, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

M.DHANDAPANI,J.

Sk 3.The District Collector,

Chennai District, Collectorate, Rajaji Salai, George Town, Chennai 600 001.

4.The Tahsildar, Maduravoyal Taluk Office, Phase II, 2nd Main Road, Nolumbur, Chennai 600 037.

24.11.2022