Saravanan K v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Saravanan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

3.The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District.

4.The District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur District.

(R4 is suo motu impleaded by this Court vide order dated 15.02.2023) ... 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 & 2 to change the classification of the lands from natham to patta land and register 1/4

the petitioner's name in the revenue records as per the settlement register of Chenniyaviduthi Village, No.75, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District for the property in Survey No.28/8 an extent of 0.20 cents, Survey No.28/9 an extent of 0.18 cents, Survey No.28/10 an extent of 0.10 cents, Survey No.28/11 an extent of 0.15 cents, Survey No.28/13 an extent of 0.17 cents, Survey No.28/14 an extent of 0.10 cents, Survey No.28/20 an extent of 0.16 cents by considering his representation dated 30.01.2023 and for other such reliefs within a period stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Haja Mohideen For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. According to the petitioner, a mistake had taken place during UDR regarding classification of the petition mentioned land. The petitioner wants the same to be corrected.

3. The petitioner is permitted to submit a representation before the District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur. After receipt of the same, the District Revenue Officer shall hold enquiry and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of 2/4

a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is for the fourth respondent to pass order one way or other. Interested parties shall be put on notice.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 15.02.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

3.The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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