Rabert Benjamin v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Rabert Benjamin ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.

3.The Tahsildar, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District.

4.The Executive Officer, Villukuri Town Panchayat, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to pass order granting approval to convert the petitioner's land for residential purpose in R.S.No.162/2A2 of Villukuri 'B' Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District in the light of the fourth respondent's report dated 17.03.2022 submitted to the second respondent.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Jenifar Bibin For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader For R-4 : Mr.A.Kannan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned Counsel on either side.

2. The second respondent is directed to pass order on the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) 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. 03.02.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Btr 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.

3.The Tahsildar, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District.

4.The Executive Officer, Villukuri Town Panchayat, Kanyakumari District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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