Malika, v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.08.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.17517 of 2018 Mallika ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Tahsildar, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Village Administrative Officer, Sittikadu Circle, Rajendrapuram, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to enter the petitioner's name in the revenue records with respect to an extent of 0.26 Ares in Survey No.127/2 situated at Tholuvakkodu Village, Sattikadu Circle, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 26.06.2018.

For Petitioner :Mr.M.Suresh For Respondents :Mr.V.Anand, Government Advocate

O R D E R

Mr.V.Anand, Government Advocate, 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 26.06.2018 seeking to enter the petitioner's name in the revenue records, has not been considered by the first 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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.

5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.06.2018 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-I) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-III) To

1. The Tahsildar, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Village Administrative Officer, Sittikadu Circle, Rajendrapuram, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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