Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6636/2015disposed of

B. Natarajan, v. The Tahsildar,

2015-04-24Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :24.04.2015

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE.R.MAHADEVAN W.P(MD).No.6636 of 2015 B.Natarajan ...

Petitioner Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Kumbakonam Taluk, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

2.R.Ganapathy ... Respondents This Writ Petition has been filed praying for a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to issue patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of Survey No.76/5A2 76/5A3 (Old No.76/5A) total extent of 48 Kuzhi situated at Asoor Village Kumbakonam Taluk Thanjavur District and consequently consider the representations dated 30.10.2014 & 12.02.2015.

For petitioner : Mr.P.Arun Jayatram For respondents : Mr.N.Manoharan Spl.Govt.Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner has come forward with this Writ Petition for the issuance of separate patta for the lands possessed by him.

2. Mr.N.Manoharan, learned Spl.Govt.Pleader takes notice for the official respondents.

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

4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that it would be suffice if the representation of the petitioner is disposed of, on merits and in accordance with law.

5. The learned counsel appearing for the official respondents has no objection in considering the representation of the petitioner.

6. Though the petitioner has sought for a Mandamus for the issuance of separate patta, issuing patta is nothing but giving recognition of the lands possessed by the applicant. It is one of the essential documents for sale of the property in question. Hence, while issuing patta to the applicant, the Revenue authorities has to consider the each and every aspect involved for the grant of patta, as it may very much affect the innocent owner. Hence, without going into the merits of the claim made by the petitioner in this Writ Petition, the second respondent is directed to pass appropriate orders, on the representation of the petitioner, dated 30.10.2014 and 12.02.2015, on https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

merits and in accordance with law, after giving notice to the interested parties, especially the second respondent herein, and also after verifying the relevant records, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AS) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Tahsildar, Kumbakonam Taluk, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

+1cc to Mr.P.Arun Jayatram,Advocate, SR.No.22008 +1cc to Special Govt.Pleader SR.No.22878 W.P(MD).No.6636 of 2015 24.04.2015 ssm PA/08.05.2015/2P/4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/