Vanitha v. The District Collector

1 W.P.(MD)NO.1028 OF 2003 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.1028 of 2023 Vanitha ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Ramnagar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Ramnagar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to transfer the patta to the petitioner's name instead of the petitioner's father name for the land situated in Survey No.180/35 having an extent of 0.01.14 Ares situated at Panagulam Village, Thidakottai Post, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District, in the light of the petitioner's last representation dated 01.08.2022 within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.

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2 W.P.(MD)NO.1028 OF 2003 For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muthukumar For Respondents: Mr.B.Saravanan, Additional Government Pleader.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner seeks transfer of patta in her name. The revenue record originally reflects the name of her father. The petitioner's father is said to be no more. The petitioner claims that the other legal heirs have given their consent for mutation of patta in her name. The petitioner has given representation in this regard before the third respondent.

3. The third respondent shall conduct an enquiry into the petitioner's application and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The third respondent shall put all the interested parties on notice before passing final order. It is for the third respondent to satisfy himself or herself about the petitioner's legal entitlement. This writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

20.01.2023 NCS : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Ramnagar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Ramnagar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

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