S.K.Pramod Krishna v. The Revenue Division Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.K.Pramod Krishna ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabhapuram, Thuckalay, Kanniyakumari District.

2.The Tahsildar, Vilavancodu Taluk, Kuzhithurai Post, Kanniyakumari District.

3.The Executive Officer, Puzhugal Town Panchayat, Kanniyakumari District.

4.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District.

(R.4 is suo motu impleaded vide order of this Court dated 21.06.2024) ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give 1/4

permission to remove the dumped soil from the petitioner's land based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.06.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Wins For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner has submitted an application dated 22.06.2024 before the District Collector, Kanyakumari seeking permission to remove the mineral from the petition mentioned lands. The lands are patta lands. The writ petitioner is its owner.

3.The fourth respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's request as per the relevant statutory rules and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

02.07.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabhapuram, Thuckalay, Kanniyakumari District.

2.The Tahsildar, Vilavancodu Taluk, Kuzhithurai Post, Kanniyakumari District.

3.The Executive Officer, Puzhugal Town Panchayat, Kanniyakumari District.

4.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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