Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7564/2024disposed of

Arunachalam v. The District Collector

2024-03-26Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.03.2024

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The District Revenue Officer, 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

4.The Tahsildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, 5.The Village Administrative Officer, Sengulam Village, Palayamkottai Taluk, 1/4

6.Inbalatha ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to dispose of the review petition dated 02.03.2024 filed by the petitioner before the second respondent, within a time frame, for making corrections in UDR proceedings and for issuance of Patta with regard to his property in S.No.621/41 and S.No.621/32 situated at Sengulam Village, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Maheswaran For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhi Raj Special Government Pleader for R.1 to R.5

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.It appears that at the instance of the sixth respondent, an adverse order has been passed by the second respondent. The petitioner wants the same to be reviewed. He has given application in this regard. I wanted the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner cite the provision under which the petition has been filed. 2/4

3.When once the second respondent has passed an order, he will become functus officio. The adverse order has to be challenged by the petitioner either in writ jurisdiction or before the jurisdictional civil Court. A direction to consider one's petition or representation can be given only if there is a legal right. There is no legal right to seek review of the order already passed in this case.

4.Hence this writ petition is disposed of with the aforesaid liberty to the petitioner. There shall be no order as to costs. 26.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The District Revenue Officer, 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

MGA 4.The Tahsildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, 5.The Village Administrative Officer, Sengulam Village, Palayamkottai Taluk, 26.03.2024 4/4