M.R.Rose Reddy v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 06.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA M.R.Rose Reddy

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Collector, O/o. District Collector, Tiruvallur, Tiruvallur District - 602 001.

2.The District Revenue Officer, O/o. Tiruvallur District Collector, Tiruvallur District - 602 001.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruthani Revenue Divisional Office, Tiruvallur District - 631 209.

4.The Tahsildar, O/o. Tahsildar, Tiruthani, Tiruvallur District - 631 209. ...Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to issuance of patta 1/4

for lands in S.No.18/3 to the petitioner based on the representation dated 29.11.2024.

For Petitioner :

Mr.D.Ashokkumar For Respondent :

Mr.G.Velu for R1 to R4 Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed to direct the second respondent to issuance of patta for lands in S.No.18/3 to the petitioner based on the representation dated 29.11.2024.

2.The petitioner's paternal grandmother had a land in the Village of Vengugopalapuram in S.No.18/3. Due to the non-payment of land tax, the land was added to the Bought-In-Land. Though the legal heir of his grandparents and parents, the petitioner continuously cultivates and enjoys the property and also regularly pays the land tax also. 3.Therefore, the petitioner made a representation to the second respondent on 29.11.2024. Despite the receipt of the said representation, no steps have been taken to issue patta for lands in S.No.18/3 to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition for mandamus. 2/4

4.Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5.Considering the limited request, mandamus is issued to the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 29.11.2024 for issuance of patta for lands in S.No.18/3 to the petitioner, after giving due notice to the petitioner and pass orders after giving him a personal hearing and an opportunity to submit his records. The second respondent shall pass a speaking order, within a period of 4 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6.The Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

06.01.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes/No : Yes/No pam 3/4

P.T.ASHA, J.

pam To 1.The District Collector, O/o. District Collector, Tiruvallur, Tiruvallur District - 602 001.

2.The District Revenue Officer, O/o. Tiruvallur District Collector, Tiruvallur District - 602 001.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruthani Revenue Divisional Office, Tiruvallur District - 631 209.

4.The Tahsildar, O/o. Tahsildar, Tiruthani, Tiruvallur District - 631 209.

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