T.Srinivasan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.07.2018
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.15903 of 2018 T.Srinivasan ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabhapuam, Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District.
2. The Tahsildar, Vilavancode Taluk Office, Vilavancode post, Kanyakumari District.
3. The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the Village Administrative Officer, Killiyur Village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus, to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.04.2018 and to pass orders within the stipulated time. For Petitioner :
Mr.M.Saravanakumar For Respondents :
Mr.J.Gunaseelanmuthiah Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
Mr.J.Gunaseelanmuthiah, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents.
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 19.04.2018 seeking permission to pay Revenue Tax in respect of his property, has not been considered by the second 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
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.
5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.04.2018 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 as well as to the joint pattadhars and any other persons who may be interested in the subject matter.
6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(W) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-III) To:
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabhapuam, Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District.
2. The Tahsildar, Vilavancode Taluk Office, Vilavancode post, Kanyakumari District.
3. The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the Village Administrative Officer, Killiyur Village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District.
+1CC to Mr.M.Saravanakumar, Advocate, SR.No.74081 +1CC to the Special Government Pleader SR.No.74361 W.P.(MD) No.15903 of 2018 20.07.2018 PNN ES/SKN/RSK/SAR 3/06.08.2018/2P/6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/