O.S.Sasikala v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.08.2018
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.17261 of 2018 O.S.Sasikala ... Petitioner vs.
1. The District Collector Madurai District Madurai
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Madurai District Madurai- 20
3. The Head Quarters Deputy Tahsildhar Madurai South Taluk Madurai- 20 ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to transfer patta No.308 to petitioner's name considering the documents furnished by the petitioner and based on his representation dated 14.07.2018.
For Petitioner :
Mr.T.Anbukumaran For Respondents :
Mr.S.Nagarajan Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
Mr.S.Nagarajan, learned Special Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents
2. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
3. It is the grievance of the petitioner that her representation dated 14.07.2018 seeking to transfer patta No.308, has not been considered by the third respondent till date and therefore, she has filed the present writ petition.
4. This Court has not expressed any of its view with regard to the merits of the representation made by the petitioner. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made, the respondents are duty bound to consider the same in one way or the other. Non-consideration of the same would amount to dereliction of ordinary duties of their office and as such, this Court would be justified in invoking its powers conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct them to consider the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.07.2018 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such an exercise shall be done after conducting enquiry and giving due opportunity to the petitioner as well as to any other persons who may be interested in the subject matter.
6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Crl. side) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-III) To
1. The District Collector Madurai District Madurai
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Madurai District Madurai- 20
3. The Head Quarters Deputy Tahsildhar Madurai South Taluk Madurai- 20 +1cc to M/S.T.Anbukumaran, Advocate SR.No. 76623 W.P.(MD) No.17261 of 2018 02.08.2018 aav JM/SKN RSK/SAR 3/20.08.2018/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/