M. Muthaiah v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :28.10.2015

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH W.P(MD).No.19496 of 2015 M.Muthaiah ...Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Assistant Commissioner of Land Reforms, Murugankurichi, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District.

4.The Tahsildar, Ettaiyapurak Taluk, Thoothukudi District. ...Respondents This Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to include the petitioner's name in the "A" Register in respect of dry land measuring to an extent of 0.67 cents bearing Survey No.365/3 in Ettayapuram Village, Thoothukudi District and issue computerised patta for the same within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 18.03.2015 and 03.09.2015.

For petitioner : Mr.G.Thalaimutharasu For Respondents : Mr.M.Murugan, Government Advocate

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed praying for a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to include the petitioner's name in the "A" Register in respect of the dry land measuring to an extent of 0.67 cents bearing Survey No.365/3 in Ettayapuram Village, Thoothukudi District and issue computerised patta for the same within a stipulated time by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 18.03.2015 and 03.09.2015.

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2. Mr.M.Murugan, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents.

3. By consent, the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

4. Though very many contentions have been raised in the Writ Petition, at the time of making submissions, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that if a direction is given to the third respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 03.09.2015, that would suffice.

5. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, without going into the merits of the averments made in the Writ Petition, this Court directs the third respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 03.09.2015, and pass appropriate order, on merits and in accordance with law, by affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all other necessary parties in the light of the order passed by this Court in W.P(MD)Nos.6233 to 6241 of 2009, dated 15.07.2009, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Assistant Commissioner of Land Reforms, Murugankurichi, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District. 4.The Tahsildar, Ettaiyapurak Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

+1cc to Special Government Pleader in SR.No.63174. +1cc to M/S.G.Thalaimutharasu,Advocate in SR.No 63773 TS/04.11.2015/2P-7C/KBM W.P(MD).No.19496 of 2015 28.10.2015 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/