Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4033/2024disposed of

Ramu. C v. The Revenue Divisional Officer (Rdo)

2024-03-26Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN C.Ramu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Thirumangalam Sub Division, Thirumangalam, Madurai - 706.

2.The Tahsildar, Thirumangalam Taluk Office, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Alampatti Village, T.Aandipatti Utkadai, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

4.Theivam 5.Thavamani 6.Balammal ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 to 3 respondents to cancel the Fraudulent Forged Patta No.207 and consequently 1/4

directing the 1 to 3 respondents to issue New Patta adding the petitioner's name on the basis of the representation dated 12.02.2024 within the time stipulated by this Honourable Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Sundar For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganeshan, Addl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents 1 to 3. 2.The petitioner requests for cancellation of patta issued in favour of the private respondents. The petitioner wants patta to be issued in his favour. The petitioner has also given a representation dated 12.02.2024 before the first respondent in this regard.

3.The first 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. The first respondent shall put the 2/4

interested persons, if any, particularly the private respondents herein on notice before passing final order. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or the other.

4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 26.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Thirumangalam Sub Division, Thirumangalam, Madurai - 706.

2.The Tahsildar, Thirumangalam Taluk Office, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Alampatti Village, T.Aandipatti Utkadai, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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