Madras High CourtWP(MD)/17009/2022disposed of

Govindharajan v. District Revenue Officer

2022-08-12Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Govindharajan ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Tahsildar, Arupukottai, Virudhunagar District.

3.Sundaramoorthy Maadam, Rep. by its Trustee S.Rengaraj.

4.E.Sethuraman ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to transfer the patta in the name of Kudama Naicker and Seethammal from any other name in respect of land properties situated in old survey No.71/11, 71/14, 71/5 and 71/12 now turned as Town Survey No.12/4B, 12/7A, 12/8A as per petitioner's representation dated 07.03.2022. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Raja For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash, Addl. Government Pleader for R1 & R2.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents 1 and 2. Considering the nature of relief to be granted, issuance of notice to the third and fourth respondents is dispensed with.

2.The petitioner seeks transfer of patta on the strength of the order dated 13.12.2021 passed by the first respondent. It is seen from the said order that the third and fourth respondents were parties to the said proceedings. But it is not known whether the said order has become final or if any challenge has been made by the private respondents herein. The second respondent is therefore directed to issue notice to the third and fourth respondents and ascertain if the order dated 13.12.2021 has become final. After hearing the third and fourth respondents, the second respondent shall pass an order on the petition mentioned application on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 12.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Revenue Officer, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Tahsildar, Arupukottai, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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