R.Solaiammal v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR and W.M.P(MD)No.11165 of 2025 R.Solaiammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Cum Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms), Revenue Divisional Office, Palani, Dindigul District.

4.The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to 1/5

issue the 'F' Patta pertaining to property comprised in Survey No.305 to an extent of 3 Acres situated at Periyammapatti Village, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District, as per the proceedings M.R.4/196/Palani/Aa2 issued by the 3rd Respondent on the basis of the petitioner's representation, dated 23.04.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Gurusamy For Respondents : Mr.A.Baskaran - for R1 to R4 Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to issue 'F' Patta pertaining to the property comprised in Survey No.305 to an extent of 3 Acres situated at Periyammapatti Village, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 22.04.2025.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the property was originally assigned in the name of the petitioner's father Thannasi. He enjoyed the property till his death. After the death of the petitioner's father, she has been in possession and enjoyment of the above mentioned property. Till date 'F' patta has not been issued in the name of the original assignee or in the name of the petitioner who succeeded to the estate of the original assignee. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation on 22.04.2025, seeking issuance of 'F' patta in her 2/5

name. The same has not been considered. Hence the petitioner has come before this Court.

3. Heard both sides. With the consent of both parties, the matter is taken up for final disposal in the admission stage itself.

4. Mr.A.Baskaran, learned Additional Government Pleader who takes notice for respondents 1 to 4, would submit that though the petitioner claims herself as the daughter of the original assignee, she has not produced any document to substantiate the said claim. He also submitted that in any event, the representation submitted by the petitioner will be considered on its own merits after giving sufficient opportunity to her.

5. In view of the same, without going into the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 22.04.2025 and pass final orders within a period of twelve(12) weeks form the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving sufficient opportunity to the petitioner and other legal heirs of the assignee, if any.

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6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition stands closed. No costs. 03.06.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No pnn To 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 2.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Cum Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms), Revenue Divisional Office, Palani, Dindigul District. 4.The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District. 4/5

S.SOUNTHAR, J.

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