Sukumar.L v. The Secretary To The Government

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN L.Sukumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary to the Government State of Tamil Nadu Revenue Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

2.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Tahsildar, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... 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 first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's application, dated 04.02.2019 pending on the file of the third respondent within a stipulated time by granting assignment of land as selected by the third respondent.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.A.Ebenezer For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The second respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve 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 other. Interested parties shall be put on notice.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 01.02.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi/skm To 1.The Secretary to the Government Revenue Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

2.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Tahsildar, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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