R.Rajendran v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.9723 of 2019 R.Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai Collectorate, Sivagangai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai.

3. The Tahsildar, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant six months time based on the petitioner's representation dated 29.03.2019 to cut and uproot the Karuvela trees available in Mangudi Kanmai.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.V.Venkataseshan For Respondents : Mr.K.Mu.Muthu, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. With the consent of both the parties, the main Writ petition is taken up for final disposal, at the admission stage itself.

3. In this Writ petition, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, had issued proceedings in favour of the Writ petitioner permitting him to cut and remove "Karuvela" trees in the petition mentioned tank, as he was the highest bidder in the auction conducted in this regard. The petitioner had also remitted the bid amount. But then, due to reasons set out in the representation as well as in the affidavit filed in support of the Writ petition, he could not complete the work of uprooting and removing the trees. Therefore, he has submitted application seeking extension of time. He was not granted such extension of time.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the Writ petitioner states that the second respondent can be directed to consider his fresh application for extension of time.

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5. The second respondent is directed to pass orders on the said petitions seeking extension of time within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. The Writ petition stands disposed of, on these terms. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-II) To

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai Collectorate, Sivagangai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai.

3. The Tahsildar, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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