Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15955/2023disposed of

Sumathi. A v. The District Collector

2026-01-06Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY A.Sumathi

...Petitioner

vs.

1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District.

2.The Block Development Officer, Sakootai Circle, Sivagangai District.

3.The President, Jeyamkondan Panchayat, Sakootai Circle, Sivagangai District.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to instruct the 3rd respondent to issue tax receipt for the petitioner's house on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 02.06.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.Sanjay For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel, Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to instruct the 3rd respondent to issue tax receipt for the petitioner's house on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 02.06.2023.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has given a representation on 02.06.2023 for issuance of tax receipt for her house. However, the same is yet to be considered. Hence, the Writ Petition.

3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation submitted by the petitioner will be considered within the time stipulated by this Court.

4. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.06.2023 and dispose of the same, on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

06.01.2026 Speaking / Non-speaking order Index : Yes/No NCC : Yes/No mbi To 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District.

2.The Block Development Officer, Sakootai Circle, Sivagangai District.

3.The President, Jeyamkondan Panchayat, Sakootai Circle, Sivagangai District.

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

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