Sri Arulmigu Ulagamman Temple v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.14427 2022 Sri Arulmigu Ulagamman Temple, Represented by its President, A.Subramanian, S/o.Ariharaperumal, No.2/165, South Street, Varthagarettipatti Village, Thoothukudi Taluk - 628 102, Thoothukudi District.

... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3. The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Tuticorin Taluk, Tuticorin District.

4. M.Sabesan ... Respondents

PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2022 issue Patta No.171 in S.F.No.67 with an extent of 2-86.50 Hectares-Aers at Varthagarettipatti Village, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District in favour of Arulmigu Sri Ulagamman Temple.

For Petitioner :

Mr.R.Jegadeeeswaran For Respondents :

Mr.M.Sarangan Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.S.Srinivasa Raghavan for R4

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The case on hand pertains to the property comprised in S.F.No.67 measuring 2-86.50 Hectares-Aers (7 Acres and 7 Cents) in Varthagarettipatti Village, Thoothukudi Taluk. The petitioner's grievance is that the revenue records should reflect the name of the Temple alone.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the fourth respondent submits that the civil suit is already pending in this regard.

4. It is stated that the suit was filed for permanent injunction. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 produced the 'A'-Register extract. It is seen from the 'A'-Register extract that the property is in the name of Varthagarettipatti Ulagamman Temple. Therefore, no exception can be taken to the writ prayer. The third respondent is directed to ensure that in the revenue records, the name of the Temple alone is reflected.

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs. 25.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No vji

To

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

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3. The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Tuticorin Taluk, Tuticorin District.

4. The President, Sri Arulmigu Ulagamman Temple, No.2/165, South Street, Varthagarettipatti Village, Thoothukudi Taluk - 628 102, Thoothukudi District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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