T. Sangeetha v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.03.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI T.Sangeetha ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur District, At Kumbakonam.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

4.The Tahsildar, Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta relating to the property comprised in Old Survey No.190/2 and New Survey No.190/38 (presently New Survey No.190/40) to an extent of 2448 sq.ft (2.27 ares) situated in South Street, Thiruvidaimaruthur, Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 13.11.2024 given by the petitioner to the 2nd respondent within a period stipulated time by this 1/4

Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.M.Maria Vinola For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to issue patta to an extent of 2448 sq.ft in respect of his lands comprised in Survey Nos.190/2, New Survey No.190/38, present New Survey No.190/40.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for the official respondents.

3. The learned Special Government Pleader would submit that the 4th respondent has already enquired into the matter and forwarded the record to the 2nd respondent and that the 2nd respondent is in the process of passing orders on the petitioner's application. He would further submit that elaborate procedure has been set out for consideration of patta applications by circular, dated 27.08.2024 issued by Commissioner of Land Administration. Hence, he submit that for complying the orders, sufficient time will have to be granted. 2/4

4. Recording the submission of the learned Special Government Pleader, the 2nd respondent is directed to pass final orders based on the petitioner's application, dated 13.11.2024 within a period of sixteen (16) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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1.The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur District, At Kumbakonam.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

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P.B.BALAJI , J.

gbg 4.The Tahsildar, Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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