Esther Evangelin v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Esther Evangelin ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Padmanabapuram, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thiruvattar Taluk, Kanyakumari District.

... 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 to subdivide the property comprised in Resurvey No. 351/2A2A1 to an extent of 12 Cents situated at Kannanur Village, Thiruvattar Taluk, Kanyakumari District and issue separate patta in the name of the petitioner, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 12.02.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.L.Chandrasekaran For Respondent : Mr.S.Kameshwaran Government Advocate for R1 & R2 1/4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner seeks sub-division of the petition mentioned property and issuance of separate patta in his name. He has given an application in this regard.

3. 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 merits of the matter. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or other. Interested persons shall be put on notice before passing the order.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 11.03.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Padmanabapuram, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thiruvattar Taluk, Kanyakumari District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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