A. Askhan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI W.P.(MD).No.3399 of 2025 A.Askhan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi Sub Division, Ramanathapuram District.

4. The Tahsildar, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

5. Kadharbenazir ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to restore the Patta bearing No.751 pertains to the land in Survey 1/4

No.395/7 at Keelakidaram, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District to original position dated 08.12.2021 and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 4 to grant patta to the petitioner by conducting the enquiry on the petitioner's representation dated 06.01.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Shankar Ganesh For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate

ORDER

Mr.C.Satheesh, learned Government Advocate takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4.

2. Considering the limited relief sought for in the writ petition, with the consent of the parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

3. The petitioner seeks issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to restore the patta to its original position and after conducting enquiry based on the petitioner's representation dated 06.01.2025.

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4. When the matter is taken up for hearing the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 4 would invite my attention to the notice dated 06.02.2025, wherein the Sub Collector has fixed the date of enquiry as 13.02.2025. He further submits that the learned counsel for the petitioner is also informed to the proposed date of enquiry.

5. It is made clear that the petitioner can participate in the said enquiry and produce all relevant records in support of his claim. The said enquiry proceedings shall be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of enquiry i.e., on 13.02.2025.

6. With the above observations and directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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P.B.BALAJI , J.

rgm To

1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi Sub Division, Ramanathapuram District.

4. The Tahsildar, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

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