Madras High CourtWP(MD)/19856/2020disposed of

Ganesan v. The District Collector

2021-01-04Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.19856 OF 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.01.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.19856 of 2020

1. Ganesan

2. Chinnarasu ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Pudukkottai District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Illupur Post and Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

4. The Tahsildar, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to conduct the enquiry in connection with issuance of patta in the name of the petitioner based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.11.2020 at the earliest. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ganapathi Subramanian For Respondents : Mr.R.Murugan, Additional Government Pleader.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of patta. He has also given a representation on 10.11.2020. Since the enquiry proceedings did not conclude, this writ petition has been filed.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioners have not filed any detailed document so as to favourably consider the case.

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4. Be that as it may, the second respondent cannot keep the petition pending. Therefore, the second respondent is directed to pass orders on the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. This writ petition stand disposed of on these terms. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) pmu Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To:

1. The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Pudukkottai District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Illupur Post and Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

4. The Tahsildar, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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