Madras High CourtWP(MD)/17924/2017disposed of

S.Akuldhas, v. The District Revenue Officer,

2017-09-21Honourable Mr Justice K. Kalyanasundaram2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.09.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KALYANASUNDARAM W.P.(MD)No.17924 of 2017 S.Akuldhas ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate Complex, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to change classification of the petitioner land of Survey No.2/6 situated at K.Karisalkulam village, Kariyapattai Taluk, Virudhunagar District as Punchai land instead of Aanadheenam by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.09.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugappan For Respondents : Mr.C.Selvaraj Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to change classification of the petitioner land from Aanadheenam to Punchai.

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.According to the petitioner, he owns a land to an extent of 0.64 cents in Survey No.2/6 situated at K.Karisalkulam village, Kariyapattai Taluk, Virudhunagar District by virtue of a sale deed dated 04.04.2008.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 4.The petitioner would further state that the land was originally classified as puncha land, but while making Survey under

UDR Scheme, it was wrongly classified as Aanadheenam. Hence, he sent a representation to the first respondent on 09.09.2017 to rectify the said mistake. Since no action was taken, the present writ petition.

5.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that reclassification of the land can be done by the District Collector, but there is no representation to the competent authority and he has not impleaded as the respondent in this writ petition.

6.In the light of the above facts, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the petitioner to give a fresh representation to the District Collector, Virdhunagar, by enclosing a copy of this order. On such compliance, the District Collector, Virudhunagar, shall consider the same and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after providing opportunity to all necessary parties, within a period of twelve weeks therefrom.

7.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (Writs) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

1. The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate Complex, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti, Virudhunagar District.

+ 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 81071 + 1 CC TO Mr.R.MURUGAPPAN, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 80200 SKN TE/JC/SAR-I : 12/10/2017 : 2P/5C W.P.(MD)No.17924 of 2017 21.09.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/