Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6507/2025disposed of

B.Chandrasekaran v. The District Collector

2025-03-12Honourable Mr Justice P.B. Balaji4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.03.2025 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI B.Chandrasekaran ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Tashildhar, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Zonal Deputy Tashildar, Aathoor 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 2nd respondent to issue patta in petitioner name in respect of the petitioners house property in Survey No. 680/1 to an extent of 1240 sq.ft. situated at Door No. 18-1/9, Ward No. 18, Marimuthu Asari Street, Chinnalapatti, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District on the basis of the petitioner online application dated 21.03.2024 by considering the petitioner's 1/4

representation dated 23.01.2025 .

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Balaji, For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks transfer of patta in his name pursuant to the settlement deed executed by his mother, namely, Pachaiammal. 2.Heard the learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.C.Sathees, learned Government Advocate for the respondents. 3.The relief sought for by the petitioner is only to issue a writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent to pass orders on the petitioner's application dated 21.03.2024 and further representation dated 23.01.2025. The petitioner has sought for mutation of patta from the name of his mother to his name, in view of the gift settlement deed executed by his mother in favour of the petitioner. 2/4

4.In view of the said request, there can be no impediment for the respondents to transfer the patta in the name of the petitioner. Therefore, the second respondent being the competent authority is directed to consider the petitioner's application, dated 21.03.2024 and also representation dated 23.01.2025 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

12.03.2025 Internet :Yes Index :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No LR To

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Tashildhar, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Zonal Deputy Tashildar, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District.

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P.B.BALAJI , J.

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