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Subramanian. Ls v. The Commissioner

2024-04-08Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.8800 of 2024 1.L.S.Subramanian 2.L.S.Balakrishnan ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

2.The Assistant Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, South Circle, Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Madurai West, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent herein to change the petitioners' name / remit Property Tax and Drainage Tax for the property in T.S.No.1388 at Door No. 7, Mahal Vadampokki Street Keelsaragam Sheikrazul Sayabhu Lane, Survey Ward.2, Corporation Ward.46 now Ward No. 74, Madurai Sub-Division, Madurai District to 1/4

an extent of 296 Sq. Ft of vacant land along with 36 1/2 Sq.Ft common pathway i.e., 1/3 share from the undivided 110 Sq. Ft of common pathway, on the basis of the petitioners' application in Application No. 7990 dated 28.12.2023 within a specified time frame. For Petitioners : Mr.Niranjan S.Kumar For Respondents : Mr.F.Deepak Standing Counsel for R.1 & R.2 Mr.T.Villavan Kothai Additional Government Pleader for R.3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioners seek mutation of the Tax Assessment Register maintained by the Madurai Corporation in respect of the petition mentioned property. The petitioners have given an application on 28.12.2023.

3. The first respondent is directed to enquire into the petitioners' application and give a disposal on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. 2/4

4. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

08.04.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

2.The Assistant Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, South Circle, Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Madurai West, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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