Nehru v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.03.2024

CORAM

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

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

2.The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents particularly the 2nd respondent to conduct enquiry and transfer the patta into the petitioner name as per his online application dated 04.01.2022 in respect of the property in Plot No.A2 with an extent of 2880 sq. feet in Survey No.99/2B out of the total extent of 1 acre and 86 cents at Chinnakalayamputhur Village, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District within a time frame. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Venkatesh For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganeshan, Addl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner seeks cancellation of patta that is now standing in the name of Ganapathy and others.

3.The first respondent is directed to conduct enquiry 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. The first respondent shall put the interested persons on notice before passing final order.

4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 15.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

2.The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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