Ayyakannu.S v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.11.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH and WMP(MD)No.16463 of 2021 S.Ayyakannu ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District , Sivagangai.

2. The Tahsildar, Kalayarkoil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, Kavenikarai Village, Silukkatpatti Group, Kalayarkoil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to issue the cultivation certificate in favor of petitioner for cultivating the land measuring 11 Acres in S.No.110 and 111 of Silukkapatti village in Kalayarkoil taluk in Sivagangai District and enable him to pay the premium for the crop insurance, for the year 2021-22 Rabi period, under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

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For Petitioner : Mr. R.Suriyanarayanan For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for the issue of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to issue the cultivation certificate in favor of petitioner for cultivating the land measuring 11 Acres in S.No.110 and 111 of Silukkapatti village in Kalayarkoil taluk in Sivagangai District and enable him to pay the premium for the crop insurance, for the year 2021-22 Rabi period, under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

2.When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Additional Government Pleader based on the written instructions received from the second respondent, submitted that the relief sought for by the petitioner cannot be granted. The relevant portion in the written instructions is extracted hereunder:

"The writ petitioner herein is neither the pattadhar of the above said lands nor a legal heir of the pattadhar nor a purchaser of the above said lands nor a tenancy right holder"

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3.Recording the above, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 15.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Index : Yes/No PNM To

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District , Sivagangai.

2. The Tahsildar, Kalayarkoil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, Kavenikarai Village, Silukkatpatti Group, Kalayarkoil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.

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