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S.Kasidurai v. The Government Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Principal Secretary To The Government

2024-07-01Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Kasidurai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State represented by The Principal Secretary to the Government, Revenue and Disaster Department, St.George Fort, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi - 628 101.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi District - 628 215.

5.The Tahsildar, Eral Taluk, Eral, Thoothukudi District - 628 801.

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6.J.K.Isaac Packiaraj 7.I.Jebamalar Suganthi ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 03.04.2024 and take necessary action to cancel the order of Tahsildar, Eral in order No. Se.Mu.Aa.Na.Ka.Voo1/4712/22 Dated on 15.11.2023 and further directing the respondents to take appropriate disciplinary action against the Tahsildar and others within time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Antony Jesus For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasi Kumar Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.5

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 5. Considering the nature of relief to be granted, issuance of notice to the respondents 6 and 7 is dispensed with.

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2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner made it clear that he will be satisfied if the petition mentioned representation is directed to be considered. The petitioner makes it clear that he does not want to pursue the second part of the writ prayer as regards taking disciplinary action against the jurisdictional Tahsildar. 3.This submission made by the petitioner is placed on record. The petitioner seeks FMB correction. He has given a representation dated 03.04.2024 to the fourth respondent. Copy of the same has been enclosed in the typed set of papers.

4.The fourth respondent is directed to consider the same and pass an appropriate 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 for the fourth respondent to pass order one way or the other. The fourth respondent shall put the interested persons including the private respondents on notice before passing the final order. 3/5

5. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

01.07.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The Principal Secretary to the Government, Revenue and Disaster Department, St.George Fort, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi - 628 101.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi District - 628 215.

5.The Tahsildar, Eral Taluk, Eral, Thoothukudi District - 628 801.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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