Arunachalam v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Arunachalam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Aranthangi Taluk Office, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai 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 2 and 3 to grant Natham house patta in Survey No.275/23 admeasuring an extent of 13 ares situated at Amarasimenthirapuram Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukottai District by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 06.11.2023 and based on the communication from the respondents 1 and 2 respectively dated 14.11.2023 and 08.11.2023. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.D.R.Murugesan For Respondents : Mr.T.Villavankothai, Addl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner is permitted to submit a fresh representation to the third respondent. Upon receipt thereof, the third respondent is directed to dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks thereafter. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The third respondent shall put the interested persons, if any, on notice before passing final order. It is open to the third respondent to pass order one way or the other.

3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 22.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Aranthangi Taluk Office, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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