Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16034/2024disposed of

Ponnuchamy v. The District Collector

2024-07-18Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN 1.Ponnuchamy 2.Muthaiah 3.Ganesan 4.Duraipandian ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector, Sivakasi, 3.The Tahsildar, Watrap Taluk Office ... 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 respondent No. 3 to dispose the petitioner's applications dated 19.12.2022 praying issuance of patta in their favour in respect of their occupation of land in Survey No. 656/2 of Khansabpuram Village, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar district and for other reliefs.

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For Petitioners : Mr.J.Lawrance For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The third respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass an appropriate order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the third respondent to pass order one way or the other. Interested persons shall be put on notice before passing the order.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 18.07.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector, Sivakasi, 2/4

3.The Tahsildar, Watrap Taluk Office 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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