Madras High CourtWP(MD)/14485/2018disposed of

N.Raja Chidambaram v. The District Collector

2018-07-11Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.14485 of 2018 N.Raja Chidambaram ... Petitioner vs.

1. The District Collector Pudukottai District Pudukottai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Iluppur Pudukottai District.

3. The Tahsildhar Kulathur Pudukottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus, to direct the respondents to issue patta in old survey No.70 in Illuppur Revenue Division, Kulathur Taluk, No.214 Nadu Street Vathanakottai, Pudukottai District in pursuance of the second respondent's reference O.Mu.1652/2018/A1 dated 28.03.2018 and also based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.04.2018 within the time limit stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner :Mr.M.Rajendran For Respondents :Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The grievance of the petitioner that his representation dated 02.04.2018 seeking to issue patta in old survey No.70, Illuppur Revenue Division, Kulathur Taluk, No.214 Nadu Streetm Vathanakottai, Pudukottai District, has not been considered by the third respondent till date and therefore, he has filed the present writ petition.

2. This Court has not expressed any of its view with regard to the merits of the representation made by the petitioner. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made, the respondents are duty bound to consider the same in one way or the other. Non-consideration of the same would amount to dereliction of ordinary duties of their office and as such, this Court would be justified in invoking its powers https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct them to consider the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time.

3. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.04.2018 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such an exercise shall be done after conducting enquiry and giving due opportunity to the petitioner as well as to any other persons who may be interested in the subject matter.

4. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(crl side) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

1. The District Collector Pudukottai District Pudukottai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Iluppur Pudukottai District.

3. The Tahsildhar Kulathur Pudukottai District.

+1cc to Mr.M.Rajendran, Advocate Sr.No.72605 AAV VB/PN/SAR1/20.07.2018/2P/5C W.P.(MD) No.14485 of 2018 11.07.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/