Kalmaramma v. The District Revenue Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Kalmaramma

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri 2.Muthumara Gowdu

3. Durge Gowdu

4. Kalappa

...Respondents

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2022 sent for rectifying the error occurred during UDR scheme in respect of petitioner's lands measuring 1.80 acres in S.F.No.329/3, situated at Javalagiri Village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District in accordance with law and within a stipulated period and pass orders.

For Petitioner : Mr.K. Govi Ganesan For Respondents : Mr.U. Baranidharan Government Advocate 1/4

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2022 for UDR Patta Corrections.

2. The learned Government Advocate takes notice for the official respondent. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel appearing for either side, this petition is taken up for final disposal.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he has inherited the subject lands from his father. Whileso during UDR scheme mistake crept in and erroneously the private respondents herein obtained patta. Hence the petitioner gave a representation before the first respondent on 22.08.2022 to rectify the said error and issue patta to the petitioner. However, till date no orders have been passed. Hence, this writ petition is filed with the aforesaid prayer.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the first respondent to 2/4

consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2022 and pass appropriate orders within a reasonable time fixed by this Court.

5. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2022 will be considered by the respondent within a reasonable time fixed by this Court.

6. Considering the limited request made by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to direct the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2022 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. With the above terms, this present writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

27.10.2022 Speaking Order : Yes/ No Index : Yes/ No smn 3/4

M.DHANDAPANI,J.

smn To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri 27.10.2022 4/4