A.Krishnan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.06.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Krishnan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Collector Office, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Collector Office, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, RDO Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Ottapidaram, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent No.3 to restore the patta in the name of the petitioner for the lands in S. Nos.314/2, 314/4 and 413/9 at Mela Maruthoor Village, Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukudi District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.06.2023 within 1/4

the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mrs.Gilda Louis. FLM For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The third respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the third respondent to pass order one way or the other. Interested persons shall be put on notice before passing the order.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 19.06.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Collector Office, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Collector Office, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, RDO Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Ottapidaram, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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