Poomatha, v. The Tahsildar,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.15115 of 2018 Poomatha ... Petitioner vs.

The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to issue separate patta in the name of the petitioner for S.F.No.311/9 in Nattumangalam Village, Ettiyathalli Circle, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkotai District and carry out the same in the revenue records by considering the petitioner representation dated 07.04.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Balasundharam For Respondent : Mr.J.Gunaseelanmuthiah Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Mr.J.Gunaseelanmuthiah, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondent.

2. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 3.

It is the grievance of the petitioner that her representation dated 07.04.2018, seeking for issuing separate patta in her name for S.F.No.311/9 in Nattumangalam Village, Ettiyathalli Circle, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkotai District and carry out the same in the revenue records, has not been considered by the respondent till date and therefore, she has filed the present writ petition.

4. 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 conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

them to consider the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time.

5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.04.2018 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of 8 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 pattadars who may be interested in the subject matter.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-I) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

+1cc to Mr.K.Balasundharam ,Advocate Sr.No.72554 +1cc to Spl.Government Pleader Sr.No.72816 SJI VB/PN/SAR3/23.07.2018/2P/4C W.P.(MD) No.15115 of 2018 12.07.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/