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Thiruchendur Nattar Maruthuvar v. The Tahsildar,

2016-10-17Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.10.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN Writ Petition (MD) No.14482 of 2016 Thiruchendur Nattar Maruthuvar Madathinar Sangam, (Regd. No.6/1975) rep. By its President, 93, Sannathi Street, Thiruchendur, Tuticorin District.

... Petitioner Vs.

The Tahsildar, The Tahsildar Office, Thiruchendur Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to change the name of the Patta 471 and 866 the name of the Periyasamy athar and Maruthuvar madam from the name of Muthuramalingam athar Nattar Maruthuvar Madam by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2015 and Section 10 & 12 of Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act 1983. For Petitioner : Mr.J.David Ganeshan For Respondents : Mr.J.Gunaseelan Muthiah Government Advocate

ORDER

The petitioner has filed this Writ Petition seeking a direction, directing the respondent to change the name in the Patta Nos. 471 and 866 as "Va.Periyasamy Athar, Nattar, Maruthuvar Madam" from the name of Muthuramalingam Athar Nattar Maruthuvar Madam, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2015 and Sections 10 & 12 of Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act 1983.

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2.According to the petitioner, they said to have filed an application before the respondent/Tahsildar, on 16.12.2015, for change of name in patta Nos.471 and 866 as "Va.Periyasamy Athar, Nattar Maruthuvar Madam" from the name of Muthuramalingam Athar Nattar Maruthuvar Madam and the said application is pending till date. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition. 3.Heard the submissions made on either side and perused the documents carefully.

4.Today, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent submitted that as per circular, issued by the District Revenue Officer, dated 28.09.2016, patta cannot be granted to the property like the petitioner Association.

5.Taking note of the same, the respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner and pass orders by giving notice to the petitioner, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(P&A) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Tahsildar, The Tahsildar Office, Thiruchendur Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

+1 cc to MR.J.DAVID GANESAN, Advocate SR.No.60937 +1 cc to Special Government Pleader Sr.No.60894 W.P(MD)No.14482 of 2016 17.10.2016 SMA/CK/4.11.2016:2P/4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/