Paulraj v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Paulraj ... Petitioner Vs.

The Tahsildar, Nanguneri Taluk Office, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondent 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 to issue patta to the petition for punjai survey number.766, extent of 20 cents of western side out of 60 cents, situated in Padalaiyarkulam village based on the registered settlement deed No.986/1985 dated 22.08.1985 by considering the petitioner's representation Dated 01.07.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Vinoth Bharathi For Respondent : Mr.G.Sivaraja, Government Advocate.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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2.The petitioner seeks issuance of patta for the petition mentioned land on the basis of his representation dated 01.07.2022. 3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate based on the written instructions from the respondent submitted that it is not possible to accept the petitioner's request as the petition mentioned land has been classified as "road".

4.As rightly pointed out by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the respondents will have to formally enquire into the representation and thereafter pass a speaking order. The respondent shall do so within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the respondent passes any adverse order, it is always open to the writ petitioner to question the same in the manner known to law.

5.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 24.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

The Tahsildar, Nanguneri Taluk Office, Tirunelveli District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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