Mariammal v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.01.2025 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH and THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE Mariammal ... Petitioner vs.

1. The District Collector, O/o. District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 30.08.2023 submitted to the respondents to issue housing pattas for the land bearing Survey Nos.92, 93 to the 29 residents of Soram Colony Kudiyiruppor Nala Sangam, Thirunagar, Madurai Corporation, by taking into account the proceedings of the 2nd respondent dated 27.08.2009 in Na.Ka.No. C3/19148/2009 within a time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court. Page No.1 of 4

For Petitioner : Ms.A.Rajini For R1 & R2 : Mr.P.Thilakkumar Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by M.S.RAMESH, J.) This writ petition has been filed for a Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.08.2023, to issue housing pattas for the land bearing Survey Nos.92, 93 to the 29 residents of Soram Colony Kudiyiruppor Nala Sangam, Thirunagar, Madurai Corporation, by taking into account the proceedings of the 2nd respondent dated 27.08.2009 in Na.Ka.No. C3/19148/2009, within a time frame.

2.

The petitioner has made a representation dated 30.08.2023, seeking to issue house-site pattas in respect of the lands in the above said survey numbers and finding no heed to it was paid, he has filed the present writ petition.

3.

Heard both sides.

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4.

Since there is a considerable lapse of time after the earlier representation was made, the petitioner herein is granted liberty to give a fresh representation to the concerned respondent, ventilating his grievances, as expeditiously as possible. On receipt of such a representation, the concerned respondent is directed to consider the same, on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after giving due opportunity to the petitioner, as well as to any other person, who may be interested in the subject matter, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of the representation. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any of its views with regard to the merits of the matter and that it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the same, on its own merits. 5.

With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

(M.S.R, J.) (A.D.M.C, J.) Index : Yes / No 24.01.2025 bala Page No.3 of 4

M.S.RAMESH, J.

and A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

bala To

1. The District Collector, O/o. District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District.

ORDER MADE IN DATED : 24.01.2025 Page No.4 of 4