M.Lalitha v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Lalitha ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tiruchirappalli District, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Executive Officer, Lalgudi Town Panchayat, Lalgudi, Tiruchirappalli District.

... 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 2nd respondent for fixing the property tax to the petitioner Marriage Hall viz., M.L.Mahal, situated at Poovalur Road, Lalgudi, Trichy District as that of the value fixed to nearby Marriage Halls based on the petitioner representation dated 21.05.2019. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Siddharthan For Respondents : Mr.M.Sarangan, Addl. Government Pleader for R1.

Mr.M.Rajarajan for R2.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The prayer as prayed is not maintainable. It is seen that the local body had already determined the property tax payable by the writ petitioner and also initiated recovery action. It is for the petitioner to question the fixation in the manner known to law. The writ petition as framed is not maintainable. 3.Leaving open the petitioner's rights and remedies, the writ petition is dismissed. No costs.

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The District Collector, Tiruchirappalli District, Tiruchirappalli.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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