S.Paramasivam, v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.09.2017

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KALYANASUNDARAM W.P(MD) No.17483 of 2017 S.Paramasivam : Petitioner -vs1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

: Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is 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 24.08.2016 i.e to measure the petitioner's land in S.No.120 in to the extent of 1 acre 2 cents situated at Thattankkulam Village, Palani, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Maharaja For Respondents : Mr.C.Selvaraj Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.08.2016.

2.Mr.C.Selvaraj, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3.The petitioner would state that his father and his brother one Perumal had purchased the land in Survey No.120, to an extent of 1 acre 47 cents, situated at Thattankkulam Village, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District through a registered sale deed dated 01.04.1972 registered as Document No.524/1972. Subsequently, they sold 42 cents to one Periyasamy Gounder in the year 1980. 4.The petitioner would further state that his father passed away on 27.08.1999. Thereafter, the petitioner is in possession and enjoyment in the said property. On 24.08.2016, he paid prescribed fee to measure his land. Since no action was taken, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

the present writ petition.

5.Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for by the writ petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.08.2016, and take appropriate action on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6.With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

+ 1 CC TO MR.M.Maharaja, ADVOCATE IN SR No.79540 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 79757 das/skn MK/SKN RSK/SAR-1/05.10.2017/5C/2P Order made in W.P(MD) No.17483 of 2017 18.09.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/