Muthusamy v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Muthusamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Collectorate, Pudukottai District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, O/o.The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate, Pudukottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to issue patta to the petitioner in respect of the land measuring to 2400 sq.feet comprised in Survey No. 12/2, Pudukkottai North Village, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.02.2024 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Alagumani For Respondents : Mr.N.GA.Natraj Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of patta. Representation has also been given in this regard. The third respondent is directed to conduct enquiry, issue notice to all the interested persons thereafter and pass order on merits and in accordance with law. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

3.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Collectorate, Pudukottai District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, O/o.The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate, Pudukottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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