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B.Divya v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2023-12-22Honourable Mr Justice P. Velmurugan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.12.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN B.Divya ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur - 602 001.

2.The Tahsildar, Thiruvallur Taluk, 716, National Highways, Thiruvallur - 602 001. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and dispose the representation made by the petitioner on 16.05.2023 by measuring the land as per the documents and issue patta by mentioning the original classification as ryotwari punjai, within a time frame. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Lakshminarasimhan For Respondents : Mr.P.Gurunathan

Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.05.2023 and to dispose the same

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

3. In the light of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this writ petition and the submissions of the learned counsel on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.05.2023, after issuing notice to the petitioner, adjacent land owners of the four boundaries of the petitioner's land and interested parties/rival claimants if any, as the case may be and conduct enquiry and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. The abovesaid exercise shall be completed within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the abovesaid direction, The Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

22.12.2023 mfa Index:Yes/No Speaking Order: Yes/No To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur - 602 001.

2.The Tahsildar, Thiruvallur Taluk, 716, National Highways, Thiruvallur - 602 001.

P.VELMURUGAN, J.

mfa 22.12.2023