Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3692/2018disposed of

P.Krishnamurthy, v. The District Collector,

2018-02-22Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.02.2018 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN Writ Petition (MD) No.3692 of 2018 and W.M.P(MD)No.3840 of 2018 P.Krishnamurthy ...

Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Pudukottai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Illuppur Division, Iluppur, Pudukottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Viralimalai, Pudukottai District.

... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to assign the land on cost basis in favour of the petitioner relating to S.Nos.180/3 of Viralimalai Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukottai District.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Baalasundharam For Respondents : Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar, Additional Government Pleader.

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to assign land on cost basis in favour of the petitioner relating to S.No.180/3, Viralimalai Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukottai District.

2.According to the petitioner, he is in possession and enjoyment of the Government poramboke land in S.No.180/3, Viralimalai Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukottai District. Subsequently, the petitioner has made an application dated 13.12.2017 before the second respondent seeking assignment of the land on cost basis. Based on his application, the second respondent directed the third respondent to file a report. During the pendency of the above proceedings, now according to the petitioner, the third respondent is taking steps to assign the land in favour of some third parties hence the writ petition.

3.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the fact that the second respondent has already initiated proceedings, the second respondent is directed to consider https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

the application of the petitioner dated 13.12.2017 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, W.M.P(MD)No.3840 of 2018 is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(W) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Pudukottai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Illuppur Division, Iluppur, Pudukottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Viralimalai, Pudukottai District.

+One cc to Mr.K.Baalasundharam, Advocate, SR.No.50388 sms RL/5C/2P/KK/SAR4/12/3/2018 Writ Petition (MD) No.3692 of 2018 22.02.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/