Madras High CourtWP(MD)/21933/2017disposed of

T.Solomon Durairaj, v. The Tahsildar,

2017-11-29Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.11.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P(MD)No.21933 of 2017 T.Solomon Durairaj ... Petitioner Vs.

The Thasildar, Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukudi District ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2017 and to issue patta in petitioner's name in respect of the lands in Survey No.508/3 of an extent of 3 Acres and Survey No.509/4 of an extent of 3 Acres in Panchalankurichi Village, Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Karthikeyavenkitachalapathy For Respondent : Mr.T.S.Mohammed Mohideen, Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2017 and to issue patta in petitioner's name in respect of the lands in Survey No.508/3 of an extent of 3 Acres and Survey No.509/4 of an extent of 3 Acres in Panchalankurichi Village, Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

2.Heard both sides.

3.By consent, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

4.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that neither civil suit nor rival claim whatsoever is pending, in respect of the property in question. Alleging that the name in the revenue records was mentioned wrongly, the petitioner sent several representations to the respondent, seeking to rectify the same and grant patta in his favour. Since all the representations failed to bring any fruitful result, the petitioner is before this Court. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

5.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent, on instructions, submitted that the representation of the petitioner would be considered on merits within the time stipulated by this Court.

6.Considering the limited scope of the relief sought in this writ petition, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2017 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as all the interested parties, if any, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. The writ petition is disposed of as above. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Thasildar, Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

+ 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 90576 + 1 CC TO Mr.M.KARTHIKEYA VENKITACHALAPATHY,ADVOCATE IN SR No. 90106 DSK TE/SV-MMS/SAR-4 : 21/12/2017 : 2P/4C ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.21933 of 2017 29.11.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/