Ummal Balila Begam v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI Ummal Balila Begam Rep. by its Power Agent A.Mohamed Ali Jinnah ... Petitioner vs.

1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Pudukkottai & District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office 4.The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Thirumayam Taluk, 5.Soundarajan ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to take appropriate 1/4

action to rectify the mistake occurred in FMB in respect of T.SF.No.1500 corresponding of old SF.No.111 and 112 with an extent of 13 cents instead of 9 cents situated at Arimalam Town Panchayat, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation on 28.09.2024 within a time stipulated fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Ms.R.Paranjothi for M/s.KBS Law Office For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R4

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to rectify the mistake in the FMB by incorporating the correct extent of 13 cents instead of 9 cents. The petitioner has also made a representation on 28.09.2024.

2.Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for in the writ petition, with the consent of the learned counsel on either side, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 2/4

3.Without going into the merits of the entitlement of the petitioner to an extent of 13 cents, it is suffice to issue a direction to the fourth respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 28.09.2024 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law and if the petitioner is found to be entitled to 13 cents, then shall favourably consider by rectifying the FMB records. The said exercise shall be carried out within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 26.02.2025 sji NCC: Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No To 1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Pudukkottai & District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, 3/4

P.B.BALAJI , J.

sji 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office 4.The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Thirumayam Taluk, 26.02.2025 4/4