R.Arunachalam v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN R.Arunachalam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi Taluk, Cheranmahadevi, 3.The Tahsildar, Ambasamuthiram Taluk, Ambasamuthiram, 4.Vijaya ... 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 2nd Respondent herein to dispose the petitioner's application dated 16.09.2022 for mutation of patta in respect of his mothers landed property to an extent of 56 cents out of 80 cents comprised Nanja Land in Survey No. 261/1, situated at Sattupathu Village, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District in the petitioner and other Legal Heirs namely the petitioner, Esakkiammal @ Jeyanthi, Ponnaiah @ 1/4

Suresh and Gomathi @ Geetha within the time stipulated by this Court and for other reliefs.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Krishnan For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The second respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order 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. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or the other. Interested persons shall be put on notice before passing the order.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 01.03.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, 2/4

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi Taluk, Cheranmahadevi, 3.The Tahsildar, Ambasamuthiram Taluk, Ambasamuthiram, 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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