Balamurugan, v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.15754 of 2018 Balamurugan ... Petitioner vs.

The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.Revenue Divisional Office, Aranthangi, Pudukottai District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to dispose the proceedings in Na.Ka.2265/2016/A6 on the file of the respondent in respect of the property in Survey No.182/1E(Survey No.182/1E1 & E2) situates at Aalapiranthan Village (Purakudikadu), Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukottai District within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Ms.R.Karthika For Respondent :

Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam,, 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 his representation dated 24.05.2018, seeking to dispose the proceedings in Na.Ka.2265/2016/A6 on the file of the respondent in respect of the property in Survey No.182/1E(Survey No.182/1E1 & E2) situated at Aalapiranthan Village (Purakudikadu), Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukottai District, has not been considered by the respondent till date and therefore, he 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 them to consider the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time.

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5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the respondent to dispose the proceedings in Na.Ka.2265/2016/A6, on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner and any other persons 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(CS-IV) To:

The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.Revenue Divisional Office, Aranthangi, Pudukottai District.

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