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Parameshwari v. The District Collector

2024-11-15Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 15.11.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Parameshwari ....

Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Ariyalur Collector Office, 2.The Thasildhar, Ariyalur Taluk Office, ....

Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to issue separate patta comprised in Survey No.220/7 and 220/17A situated at Parpanancheri Village, Ariyalur Taluk and District based on online Application No.2024/0103/17/280014 dated 27.08.2024 within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner :

Mr.M.Saravana Kumar For Respondents :

Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Despite submitting the online application for the issuance of patta on 27.08.2024 in respect of the property comprised in survey Nos. 220/7 and 220/17A, situated at Parapanancheri Village, Ariyalur Taluk, which has not been considered till date, the petitioner is before this Court.

2. The petitioner seeks a transfer of patta on the basis that the property has devolved on her through intestacy and by way of settlement. Considering the fact that the petitioner had submitted an application for mutation of patta, the second respondent is bound to consider and pass orders on the same at the earliest. Though over three months have passed, the petitioner has not even been called for an enquiry.

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3. Therefore, a mandamus is issued to the second respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 27.08.2024 for issuance of patta, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner.

4. With the above observation, this writ petition is allowed. No costs.

15.11.2024 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Lpp To 1.The District Collector, Ariyalur Collector Office, 2.The Thasildhar, 3/5

Ariyalur Taluk Office, P.T. ASHA, J, Lpp W.P.No. 33140 of 2024 4/5

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