Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6798/2015disposed of

Petchimuthu, v. The Tahsildar,

2015-04-27Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :27.04.2015

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE.R.MAHADEVAN W.P(MD).No.6798 of 2015 Petchimuthu ...

Petitioner Vs The Tahsildar, Ottapidram Taluk, Tuticorin District ... Respondent This Writ Petition has been filed praying for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petition submitted by the petitioner dated 22.08.2014 for change of patta in respect of S.No.194/2 in Kollankinaru Village, Ottapidaram Taluk.

For petitioner : Mr.T.Antony Arul Raj For respondent : Mr.S.Bharathi Govt.Advocate *******

ORDER

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

2. Mr.S.Bharathi, learned Govt.Advocate takes notice for the official respondent.

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 petition of the petitioner is disposed of, on merits and in accordance with law.

5. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent has no objection in considering the petition of the petitioner.

6. Though the petitioner has sought for a Mandamus for the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ change of 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 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 respondent is directed to pass appropriate orders, on the petition of the petitioner, dated 22.08.2014, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving notice to the interested parties and also after verifying the relevant records as on date, 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(RTI) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Tahsildar, Ottapidram Taluk, Tuticorin District +1cc to Special Govt.Pleader SR.No.22844 W.P(MD).No.6798 of 2015 27.04.2015 ssm PA/08.05.2015/2P/3C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/