Nagarajan v. The Sub-Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Nagarajan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Sub Collector, Sub Collector Office, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3.Selvaraj 4.Kanniyappan 5.Mariyappan 6.Samuthirakani 7.Chithiraikani 8.Krishnammal 9.Santhanalakshmi ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to expedite the enquiry pending upon the petitioner's representation dated 19.07.2019 pertaining to cancellation of patta in Survey No.186, Mapillaioorani Village, Thoothukudi District as expeditiously as possible within the time frame as fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.L.Dhilipan Pandian For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader for R.1 & R.2

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. All that the petitioner seeks is consideration of the petition mentioned representation. The second respondent is directed to enquire into the petition mentioned representation dated 19.07.2019 and pass final order 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 for the second respondent to pass order one way or other. The second respondent shall put the interested persons on notice before passing the final order.

3. This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Sub Collector, Sub Collector Office, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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