Santha v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Santha ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector Office, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing to the second respondent for issuance of joint patta in the petitioner's name with other legal heirs of her deceased father namely Erakondama Rettiar in Survey No.1252/1 (Patta No.

216) which is situated at Katchaikatti Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District based on the petitioner's representation, dated 01.08.2022 and consequently representation on 29.11.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Palpandi For Respondents : Mr.M.Siddharthan Additional Government Pleader 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned Counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of joint patta. She has given a representation, dated 29.11.2022. The second respondent is directed to pass order on the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or the other. Interested persons shall be put on notice before passing final order. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. 20.01.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Btr To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector Office, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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