Madras High CourtWP(MD)/10037/2017disposed of

D.Selvam v. The District Collector

2017-05-25Honourable Mr Justice M.V. Muralidaran3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.05.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.V.MURALIDARAN W.P.(MD)No.10037 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD)No.7688 of 2017 D.Selvam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector,

2. The District Revenue Officer,

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

4. The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

5. The Revenue Inspector, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

6. The Village Administrative Officer, Vakkanangundu Village, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to issue patta to the petitioner respect of Survey No. 41/2, admeasuring 12 cents, Vakkanangundu Village, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District, based on the representation of the petitioner dated 19.05.2017, consequently, forbear the respondents from interfering with the possession and enjoyment of the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Balamurugan For Respondents : Mr.T.R.Janardhanan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta to the petitioner respect of Survey No. 41/2, admeasuring 12 cents, Vakkanangundu Village, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District, based on the representation of the petitioner dated 19.05.2017, consequently, forbear the respondents from interfering with the possession and enjoyment of the petitioner.

2.The learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3. At this stage of hearing, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if the representation of the petitioner, dated 19.05.2017, is directed to be disposed of, by the respondents, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

4.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.

5. In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of this Writ Petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, the respondents are directed to consider and dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 19.05.2017, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording sufficient opportunity to the petitioner as well as the other interested persons, if any.

6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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