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K.Narayanasamy v. The District Collector

2022-06-16Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 16.06.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.25310 of 2017 And W.M.P.No.26772 of 2017 K.Narayanasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

2. The Tahsildar, Thandarampattu Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

3. The Block Development Officer, Thandarampattu, Thiruvannamalai District.

... Respondents Prayer:Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents from digging bore well in the petitioner's patta land in Survey Nos.92/1B3, 93/2A2 and 93/2A4 measuring 0.48 Hectares situated at Radhapuram Village, Thandarampattu Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Munusamy For Respondents : Ms.Akila Rajendran Government Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents from digging bore well in the petitioner's patta land in Survey Nos.92/1B3, 93/2A2 and 93/2A4 measuring 0.48 Hectares situated at Radhapuram Village, Thandarampattu Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

2.The case of the petitioner is that the third respondent attempted to dig borewell in the petitioner's land. In this regard, the petitioner made representation to the respondents and since the same has not yet been considered, has filed this writ petition.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that without going into the merits of the case, it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.09.2017 and to pass appropriate orders within a reasonable time frame. 4.Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.09.2017, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.This writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS II) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar pri To

1. The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

2. The Tahsildar, Thandarampattu Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

3. The Block Development Officer, Thandarampattu,Thiruvannamalai District.

+1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.36951 W.P.No.25310 of 2017 And W.M.P.No.26772 of 2017 RK[co] NSK/20/07/2022