Veerakumar. C v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN C.Veerakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Trichirappalli District, 2.The District Revenue Officer, Office of District Revenue Officer.

Trichirappalli District, Trichirappalli.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Divisional Officer.

Trichirappalli District, Trichirappalli.

4.The Thasildar, West Taluk, Cantonment, ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to effect the change of classification and upload the same in computer chitta for the properties in survey No.21/1 an extent of 1/6

0.99.0 hectares, Survey No.21/2 an extent of 0.03.0 Hectares, Survey No.21/4B an extent of 0.57.0 Hectares, Survey No.21/5 an extent of 1.10.5 Hectares, Survey No.21/6 an extent of 0.77.5 Hectares, Survey No.21/7 an extent of 0.69.0 Hectares, Survey No.22/5 an extent of 0.38.5 Hectares, Survey No.22/6A an extent of 0.13.5 Hectares, Survey no. 22/6B an extent of 0.20.5 Hectares, Survey no. 22/7B an extent of 0.08.0 Hectares and Survey No.150/1A2 an extent of 0.15.0 Hectares in Panjapur (88) Village, Trichy Taluk (Trichy West Taluk), Trichy District in the name of landlords as per the order of the Assistant Settlement Officer, Thanjavur in R.C.A1/6890/97 dated 03.09.1998 and as per the recommendation of the Land Tax Planning Officer / District Revenue Officer, Land Survey and Planning Directorate Office, Cheppakkam, Chennai issued to the 1st respondent in Na.Ka.Vu(2)/5264/2022 dated 10.10.2022 and for other such reliefs, within the period stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Mohan, Senior Counsel, For Mr.A.Haja Mohideen For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh, Government Advocate.

ORDER

Heard the learned senior counsel for the writ petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for the respondents. 2/6

2.The only relief sought for by the petitioner is for effecting change of classification and uploading the same in the computer chitta in respect of the petition mentioned survey numbers. 3.The learned senior counsel for the petitioner drew my attention to the materials enclosed in the typed set of papers as well as the averments set out in the respective pleadings. 4.The first respondent is directed to conduct enquiry in the matter. The scope of the enquiry shall be limited. All that the first respondent has to see whether in respect of the petition mentioned survey numbers, the settlement authority had passed appropriate proceedings directing issuance of patta. It is well settled that finality attaches to the orders passed by any settlement authority. They are binding on the revenue department. So long as the order passed by the settlement authority is holding good, the revenue authority is bound to make corresponding changes in their records. Once the first respondent satisfied himself that in respect of the petition mentioned survey numbers, pattas have been 3/6

granted, the change of classification shall be effected and it will also be uploaded in the computer chitta in respect of the petition mentioned properties. The entire exercise shall be completed by the first respondent within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 15.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Trichirappalli District, 2.The District Revenue Officer, Office of District Revenue Officer.

Trichirappalli District, Trichirappalli.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Divisional Officer.

Trichirappalli District, Trichirappalli.

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4.The Thasildar, West Taluk, Cantonment, 5/6

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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