A.Thangaiah v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.08.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA A.Thangaiah .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, O/o. The District Revenue Officer, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam Taluk, .. Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to change the petitioner's name in the Revenue Record of Adangal entry for the Survey No.3694/3 situated at Kombai Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District by removing the entry of Sarkar Purampokku Kaali Manai based on the Free patta in Patta No.943 given by the third respondent under the scheme of Natham Nilavari Thittam in favour of the petitioner

by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.06.2024 within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.L.Pinaygash For Respondents :

Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for a mandamus to change the petitioner's name in the revenue record including the 'A' entries for S.No.3694/3 situate at Kombai Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District, by removing the entry "Sarkar poramboke Kaali Manai".

2. The petitioner is a daily wager and belonging to the Below Poverty Line section in society. In 2004, he was provided free patta in Patta No.943 under the Natham Nilavari Thittam Scheme in respect of S.Nos.3694/3 and 3694/4 at Kombai Village. In respect of S.No.3694/4, the petitioner's name has been registered as land owner. However, with reference to the lands in S.No.3694/3, it is shown as "Sarkar Purampokku Kaali Manai" and as a result of this, the petitioner is unable to construct

the house. He had approached the respondents on every occasions to correct the entry but no action has been taken and on 18.06.2024, he had given a written representation to which also there is no response. Hence, the present writ petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

4. Considering the above facts, this Writ Petition is allowed and a mandamus is issued to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.06.2024 and pass orders within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 20.08.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes abr To 1.The District Revenue Officer, O/o. The District Revenue Officer,

P.T.ASHA, J.

abr 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Dated: 20.08.2024