B.Malliga,, v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN B.Malliga ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, O/o. District Collector, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Revenue Divisional officer, O/o. Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Tahsildar, Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.2 and 3 to grant Patta to the petitioner's land Situated in Re Survey No:197/44 extent of 0.86.2 Hectare at Karavanallur Village, Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli District within the time frame stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy For Respondents : Mr.M.LIngadurai, Spl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner seeks issuance of patta. The land in question has been classified as natham. Therefore, it is the second respondent who has to consider the petitioner's case. The petitioner is permitted to submit a fresh representation before the second respondent. The second respondent shall hold an enquiry and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks after receipt of such an application. All the contentions of the writ petitioner are left open. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 12.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The District Collector, O/o. District Collector, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Revenue Divisional officer, O/o. Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Tahsildar, Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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