Batsha v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.03.2024

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Collector Office, Madurai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office (North), Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Madurai North, Madurai District.

4.Sikkanthar ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to dispose the petitioner's petition dated 06.02.2023 and 1/4

subsequent representation dated 12.02.2024 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ponraj For Respondents : Mr.T.Villavan Kothai Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. Considering the nature of relief to be granted, issuance of notice to the private respondent is dispensed with.

3. The second respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation dated 12.02.2024 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. The second respondent will put on notice all the interested parties including the private respondent herein before passing final 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.

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4. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

04.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Collector Office, Madurai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office (North), Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Madurai North, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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