S.Santhanam, v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Santhanam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Madurai, Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Melur, Melur Taluk, Madurai 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 respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.06.2015 for issuance of free house site patta at Government Poramboke Land bearing Survey No. 186 extent 2 Cents locate at A.Kovilpatti Village,Kurichipatti Panchayat, Melur Taluk, Madurai District within stipulated time.

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For Petitioner : Mr.B.Jeyakumar For Respondents : Mrs.K.Christy Theboral Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of free house site patta in the petition mentioned survey number to the extent of two cents. The petitioner claims that he has been in occupation of the premises for years together. Even his parents also resided in the very same place. The petitioner's counsel relies on G.O.Ms.No.34, Revenue Department, dated 23.01.2008.

3. The third respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.06.2015 and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of ten weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 06.07.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Madurai, Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Melur, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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