M/S. Kakuman Charitabl Trust, v. The Tahsildhar,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 15.07.2024 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE J.SATHYA NARAYANA PRASAD M/s.Kakumanu Charitable Trust, Rep by its Managing Trustee, Sarath Kakumanu Having its office at 132, Nelson Manickam Road, Chennai - 600 042.
... Petitioner Vs.
The Tahsildhar Velachery Taluk, Velachery, Chennai - 600 042.
... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to issue patta in the name of the petitioner for the land admeasuring 22.50 cents out of 110.19 cents of land comprised in S.No.13/253 (part) bearing Plot Nos.3, 4 and 5 at Block No.21, Urur Village, earlier Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk, presently Velachery Taluk, Chennai by considering the representation dated 01.10.2019. Page No. 1 of 5
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Pradeep Raj For Respondent : M/s.M.Jayanthy Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.
2. This is a petition filed by the petitioner seeking to direct the respondent to consider their representation dated 01.10.2019 to issue patta to them for the land ad-measuring 87.45 cents comprised in S.No.13/253 (part) bearing plot Nos.3, 4 & 5, Block No.21, Urur Village, earlier Mylapore Triplicane Taluk, presently Velacherry Taluk, Chennai.
3. It is the case of the petitioner that it is a trust involved in charity works for the downtrodden people. The petitioner purchased the subject land vide 11 sale deeds in the year 1993. Ever since the date of purchase, the petitioner is in possession of the same. The petitioner approached the respondent vide representation dated 01.10.2019 for the issuance of patta to the subject land. However, the respondent had not given any reply to that. Page No. 2 of 5
4. Considering the limited nature of the prayer sought for and without expressing any opinion on the merits of this case, the writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.10.2019 on merits after giving notice to both the parties, opportunity of personal hearing and to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law by observing the above principles of natural justice within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 15.07.2024 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order jas Page No. 3 of 5
To The Tahsildhar Velachery Taluk, Velachery, Chennai - 600 042.
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J.SATHYA NARAYANA PRASAD, J.
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