Ravindran.R v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.07.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI R.Ravindran ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai North, Melur, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to survey the land admeasuring an extent of 4328 sq.ft comprising two survey Nos.72/2 and 7/4 [total extent of two survey numbers 2 Acres 41 Cents], A.Valayapatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District make sub division and issue separate patta based on the online application dated 27.10.2022 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For petitioner : Mr.VP.Rajan For Respondent : Mr.GV.Vairam Santhosh Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner has filed this writ petition for a mandamus to the respondents to conduct survey and issue patta in respect of S.Nos.72/2 and 72/4 of Valayapatti Village, Melur.

2.The learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner's application dated 27.10.2022 for issuance of patta has not been considered by the respondents so far. 3.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that based on the petitioner's application when the official went to survey the land, it was found that the property was in possession of others and therefore, the petitioner was directed to produce the necessary documents to substantiate him claim. However, the petitioner has not produced the documents as directed. Therefore, the application could not be processed further. 2/4

4.Considering the submission made by the learned Additional Government Pleader that there is a dispute with regard to the ownership of the property, the petitioner is directed to produce the necessary documents to prove his ownership, to the respondents within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and on such a production of the documents, the respondents shall consider it and pass appropriate orders after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the interested parties within a period of six weeks therefrom.

5.The writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No costs.

10.07.2023 dsk To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai North, Melur, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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