Rajesh v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI and W.M.P(MD)No.3707 of 2025 Rajesh ... Petitioner vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam Division, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

4.Sivanmuthu ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records relating t the impugned proceedings in Na.Ka.No.15710/2024/D4 dated 12.12.2024 issued by the first respondent and quash the same as illegal and consequently, direct the first 1/4

respondent to conduct fresh enquiry and issue patta in favour of the petitioner in S.No.301/2A2, 301/2C at Odaipattai Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District, total extent of 2 acres and 97 cents by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.J.M.Arvind Pawlraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3

ORDER

Considering the limited scope of the relief 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.Though I do not find any fault with the order passed by the first respondent, however, taking into account subsequent events that the pending suit in O.S.No.310 of 2024 has ended in a compromise decree and in view of the same, there can be no impediment for the authorities to act on the petitioner's request/application, the matter is remitted to the first respondent for fresh consideration. It is, however, made clear that the petitioner shall produce a 2/4

certified copy of the judgement and decree in O.S.No.310 of 2024 and based on the same, the first respondent shall pass suitable orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 26.02.2025 sji NCC: Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam Division, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

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P.B.BALAJI , J.

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