S.Sathik Ali Pooto v. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.06.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P.(MD).No.16080 of 2025 S.Sathik Ali Pooto ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram Division, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Tahsildar, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Thiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram District.

3. The Executive Officer, R.S.Mangalam Town Panchayat, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

4. K.Hameed ... 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 respondent to dispose the petitioner's appeal seeking cancellation of Assignment Patta granted to the 4th respondent by the 2nd respondent, in respect of Natham Land in Survey No.280/1A1 situated in R.S.Mangalam, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.P.Vijaynivas For R1 and R2 : Mr.M.Gangathasan Government Advocate For R3 : Mr.P.T.Thiraviam Government Advocate

ORDER

The petitioner herein seeks direction to the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 11.11.2024, seeking cancellation of patta issued in favour of the 4th respondent in respect of natham land comprised in Survey No.280/1A1 at R.S.Mangalam, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.M.Gangatharan, learned Government Advocate who takes notice for the respondents 1 & 2 and Mr.P.T.Thiraviam, learned Government Advocate who takes notice for the 3rd respondent. Since no adverse order is going to be passed against the 4th respondent, notice to him is dispensed with.

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

4. It is the case of the petitioner that he has been in possession and enjoyment of the subject property for the past thirty (30) years and patta for the said property was cancelled and issued in favour of the 4th respondent. Hence, the petitioner has submitted a representation before the 1st respondent on 11.11.2024, seeking cancellation of patta issued in favour of the 4th respondent and the said representation has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

5. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the representation submitted by the petitioner will be considered on its own merits within the time stipulated by this Court.

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6. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the 1st respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 11.11.2011 and pass final orders on its own merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the 4th respondent.

7. The writ petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.

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To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram Division, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Tahsildar, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Thiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram District.

3. The Executive Officer, R.S.Mangalam Town Panchayat, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

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S.SOUNTHAR , J.

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