Subramanian @ Suresh v. The Authorized Officer (Land Reforms)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Subramanian @ Suresh ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Authorized Officer (Land Reforms) Cum Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Tahsildar, Cheranmahadevi Taluk, Tirunelveli 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 to expedite the enquiry regarding the cancellation of fraudulent assignments and issuance of the patta in the name of the petitioner herein on the basis of the order passed by the first respondent in Na.Ka. (A4)/2292/2018 dated 18.08.2023 within a time frame fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.J.Karthick For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhi Raj Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The first respondent is directed to conduct enquiry and pass order on merits and in accordance with law. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The first respondent shall put on notice all interested parties before passing final order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

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

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To 1.The Authorized Officer (Land Reforms) Cum Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Tahsildar, Cheranmahadevi Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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