Madras High CourtWP(MD)/13439/2017disposed of

Palanimurugan, v. The District Revenue Officer

2017-07-20Honourable Mr Justice K. Kalyanasundaram2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.07.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KALYANASUNDARAM W.P.(MD)No.13439 of 2017 Palanimurugan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Tahsildar, Ettayapuram Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2017 and consequently direct the respondent to grant patta in the petitioner's land situated at Kovilpatti Panchayat union, Ettayapuram subri Valampatti village Natham S.No.78 New Natham S.No.203/3 ward 3 totally admeasuring extent of vacant land 2617.50 sq.ft (243.26 sq.mtr) out of which land vacant land 5580 sq.ft (518.59 sq.mtr) and boundaries of North; Krishnasamy Kottaram, South;-way of east west East;- Petchiammal House, West;- vacant land of Kalairamar by way of gift on same day.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Anbuchezheian For Respondents : Mr.A.Muthukaruppan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2017 for grant of patta to the petitioner's land situated at Kovilpatti Panchayat union, Ettayapuram subri Valampatti village Natham S.No.78, New Natham S.No.203/3, ward 3, totally admeasuring extent of vacant land 2617.50 sq.ft (243.26 sq.mtr), out of which land, vacant land 5580 sq.ft (518.59 sq.mtr) and boundaries of North; Krishnasamy Kottaram, South;-way of east west East;- Petchiammal House, West;- vacant land of Kalairamar by way of gift on same day.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2.Mr.A.Muthukaruppan, learned Additional Government Pleader

takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3.The petitioner would claim that the land to an extent of 2617.50 sq.ft was settled by his father through a registered document on 09.01.2017 and thereby, he became absolute owner of the property. Thereafter, the petitioner applied for issuance of patta in favour of the petitioner and also submitted representations on 12.06.2017 and 22.06.2017. Since no order has been passed, the present writ petition has been filed.

4.Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for by the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the second respondent to consider the representation, dated 12.06.2017 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after providing opportunity to all necessary parties, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P&A) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Tahsildar, Ettayapuram Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.G.ANBUCHELIAN, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 66541 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 67028 SSS/SKN TE/SV-MMS/SAR-I : 04/08/2017 : 2P/5C W.P.(MD)No.13439 of 2017 20.07.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/