Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5057/2023disposed of

Ameerkhan.U v. The District Collector

2023-03-29Honourable Mr Justice C.V. Karthikeyan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN U.Ameerkhan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

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

4.The Tahsildar, Vedasandur 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 respondent Nos.1 to 4 herein to issue patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.1973/10 (Old Survey No.694 B/1) of an extent of 1561 3/4 Sq.Ft(145.1 Sq.Mtrs) situated at Vedasndur Village, Vedasndur Taluk, Dindigul District by considering the petitioner's applications dated 13.07.2018 and 05.08.2022 and for other reliefs.

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For Petitioner : Mr.J.Lawrance For Respondents : Mr.N.Muthuvijayan Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed in the nature of mandamus seeking a direction to the respondents particularly the second respondent to consider the application dated 13.07.2018 and again on 05.08.2022 given by the petitioner herein.

2. The grievance of the petitioner is that with respect to property in survey No.1973/10, old Survey No.694B /1, measuring 1561 3/4 Sq.ft at Vedasandur Village, Dindigul District, the classification had been wrongly given in the UDR patta during Natham land revenue scheme. The petitioner had also filed a declaration suit.

3. Written instructions have been received by the learned Special Government Pleader wherein it had been stated that now the matter is pending before the third respondent / Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani. However, the learned counsel states that the competent authority is the second respondent / District Revenue Officer, Dindigul.

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4. A direction is issued to the second respondent / District Revenue Officer, Dindigul to examine the entire file and issue notice to the petitioner herein and give an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and thereafter seek any clarification if required and do the necessary needful. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. This Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 29.03.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No pnn To 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 2.The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District. 4.The Tahsildar, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District. 3/4

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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