Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11186/2025disposed of

Mani v. The District Collector

2025-04-22Honourable Mr Justice P.B. Balaji5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.04.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI Mani : Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Illuppur, Pudukkottai District.

4.The Tahsildar, Viralimalai, Pudukkottai District.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third 1/5

respondent to direct the fourth respondent to issue separate patta to the petitioner for an extent of 0.20.00 Ares in Survey No.21/1A1 of Kodumbalur Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District from Joint Patta No.475, based on his father's settlement deed in Document No.1631 of 2025 dated 12.03.2025 and his representation dated 20.03.2025 within a period stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Palaniyandi For Respondents : Mrs.K.Malathi, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the Tahsildar to issue separate patta. The petitioner based on a settlement deed executed by his father on 12.03.2025, has given a representation on 20.03.2025, to issue separate patta, carving out the petitioner's separate property from the joint patta, which is already existing.

2.Therefore, it would suffice to direct the fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation on merits and in accordance with law and also after affording an opportunity to the petitioner, by way of personal hearing, to put forth his contentions and entitlement to separate patta. The said exercise shall be carried 2/5

out within a period of twelve [12] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 22.04.2025 Index :Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes/No MR 3/5

To 1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Illuppur, Pudukkottai District.

4.The Tahsildar, Viralimalai, Pudukkottai District.

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P.B.BALAJI.

, J.

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