Ayyankalai.A.R v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.07.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T.S.SIVAGNANAM and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.ANANTHI A.R.Ayyankalai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

4.The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, O/o. The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, Collectorate Campus, Madurai - 20.

5.The Special Tahsildar, Unit-1, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Collectorate Campus, Madurai - 20.

... Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 to grant free assignment patta to the eligible members of Scheduled caste of K.Pudhupatti Village, Thirupparamkundram Taluk, Madurai District in respect of the lands in Survey No.20/5, 20/6, 20/7, K.Pudhupatti Village, Thirupparamkundram Taluk, Madurai District, which were acquired for the purpose of granting house site patta to Adi Dravidar people within the time period stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manickam, Standing Counsel for Government 1/3

O R D E R

************ [Order of the Court was made by T.S.SIVAGNANAM, J.] With the consent on either side, this Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

2.We have heard Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy, learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.A.K.Manickam, learned Standing Counsel for Government appearing for the respondents.

3.The petitioner seeks for a direction upon the respondents 1 to 5 to grant free assignment patta to the eligible members of Scheduled caste of K.Pudhupatti Village, Thirupparamkundram Taluk, Madurai District in respect of the lands in Survey No.20/5, 20/6, 20/7, K.Pudhupatti Village, Thirupparamkundram Taluk, Madurai District, which were acquired for the purpose of granting house site patta to Adi Dravidar people.

4.The petitioner claims to represent a political party and at his instance, we cannot issue any direction as sought for. However, if the eligible individuals apply, it is for the authorities to consider the matter in accordance with law.

5.With the above observation, the Writ Petition stands dismissed. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-I) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) MR Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To 1.The Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.

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2.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

4.The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, O/o. The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, Collectorate Campus, Madurai - 20.

5.The Special Tahsildar, Unit-1, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Collectorate Campus, Madurai - 20.

+1 CC to M/s.T.LAJAPATHY ROY, Advocate ( SR-22444[F] dated 14/07/2021 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-22282[F] dated 13/07/2021 ) 12.07.2021 RD(19.07.2021) 3P 8C 3/3