Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4564/2025disposed of

Parveen Banu v. The District Collector

2025-02-20Honourable Mr Justice P.B. Balaji4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:20.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI Parveen Banu ... Petitioner vs.

1.The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Karur, Karur District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur, Karur District.

4.The Thasildar, Punjai Pugalur Taluk, Karur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.11.2024 seeking sub division and issue separate Natham Patta in respect of property in S.F.No.742/2, situate at Karuppansamy Kovil Street, Na.Pu.Thavittupalayam Post, Pugalur Taluk, Karur District, within stipulated time fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Gokulraj For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate

ORDER

Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for in the writ petition, with the consent of the learned counsel on either side, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 2.The petitioner seeks issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.11.2024. The petitioner has applied for subdivision and issuance of patta to the first respondent. The first respondent, in turn, forwarded the said application to the fourth respondent for necessary action. However, it is seen that despite the communication emanating from the first respondent on 17.12.2024, the fourth respondent has not taken any further steps to pass orders on the petitioner's representation.

3.Considering the limited relief sought for in the writ petition, this Writ 2/4

Petition is disposed of with a direction to the fourth respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 21.11.2024 on its own merits and in accordance with law, after issuing advance notice to the petitioner and any other interested parties. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 20.02.2025 sji NCC: Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No To 1.The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Karur, Karur District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur, Karur District.

4.The Thasildar, Punjai Pugalur Taluk, Karur District.

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P.B.BALAJI , J.

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