Sornam B v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.04.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN B.Sornam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

2.The Thasildar Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to conclude the enquiry process notice issued by him vide Na.Ka.No. A3/10071/2022 dated 05.01.2023 and consequently delete the name wrongly mentioned in the revenue records and include the petitioner name in Patta in respect of the property measuring an extent of 1/4

34.4 cents situated in Town Survey No.20 and 25, Ward-A, nearby Rotary Club, Devakottai, Sivagangai District, as per the order passed by the second respondent vide Na.Ka.No. A1/43/2018 dated 18.07.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.I.Velpradeep For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The writ petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus seeking a direction against the first respondent / Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District, to conclude the ongoing enquiry process in Na.Ka.No.A3/10071/2022 which is now pending from 05.01.2023 within a reasonable period of time.

2. The petitioner had not impleaded the other party in the said enquiry process. But I am confident that the first respondent would ensure that all the parties are served. From the date of effective hearing, namely, when the arguments are actually advanced either orally or in 2/4

writing, within a period of twelve weeks from that date the first respondent should pass necessary orders. The first respondent may keep the principles of natural justice in mind and pass necessary orders.

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

03.04.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC : Yes / No rm To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

2.The Thasildar Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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