Madras High CourtWP(MD)/13001/2025disposed of

Shanmugam, v. The District Collector

2025-04-29Honourable Mr Justice P.B. Balaji5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.04.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI Shanmugam : Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Trichy, Trichy District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Trichy, Trichy District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Trichy, Trichy District.

4.The Tahsildar, Trichy, Trichy District.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation made in-person on 07.01.2025 and through registered post on 17.04.2025 to change the classification of land and issue patta in his name to the subject property measuring an extend of 2397.5 sq.ft situated in survey No.149/11 at Poolangudi Village, Thiruverambur Taluk, Trichy District, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.I.Velpradeep For Respondents : Ms.K.Malathi Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

I have heard Mr.I.Velpradeep, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mrs.K.Malathi, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 17.04.2025 to change the classification of the land from Tharisu to patta lands and consequently, issue patta in favour of the petitioner to an extent of 2397.5 sq.ft comprised in S.No.149/11, Poolangudi Village, Thiruverambur Taluk, Trichy District.

3. Since the petitioner seeks reclassification of the lands, the first respondent shall be competent authority to pass order for reclassification. The petitioner has also marked a copy of the representation dated 07.01.2025 to the first respondent District Collector as well. 2/5

4. In view of the above, the first respondent shall conduct due enquiry, after affording an opportunity to the petitioner shall pass orders on the petitioner's request for reclassification subject to the reclassification request being upheld by the first respondent. The fourth respondent shall consequently issue patta in the name of the petitioner. The District Collector shall consider and dispose of the representation of the petitioner, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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To 1.The District Collector, Trichy, Trichy District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Trichy, Trichy District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Trichy, Trichy District.

4.The Tahsildar, Trichy, Trichy District.

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P.B.BALAJI.

, J.

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