Logambal v. The Tahsildar
W.P(MD)No.21332 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.10.2019
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SUNDAR W.P(MD)No.21332 of 2019 Logambal ... Petitioner /Vs./ The Tahsildar, Pudukottai & District.
... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06-08-2019. For Petitioner : Ms.M.Sankuthala Devi for Mr.N.Balakrishnan For Respondent : Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate
ORDER
Ms.M.Sankuthala Devi, learned counsel on record for writ petitioner is before this Court.
2. Mr.B.Bhagawathi, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of sole respondent.
3. With consent of learned counsel on both sides, main writ petition is taken up, heard out and is being disposed of.
4. The main writ petition turns on a very narrow compass, as it is one seeking mandamus qua disposal of writ petitioner's representation dated 06.08.2019 wherein writ petitioner has sought change of name in patta for property which according to writ petitioner has been purchased by her.
5. Notwithstanding several averments made in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, notwithstanding several grounds raised / contentions urged in the affidavit filed in support of instant writ petition, learned counsel for writ petitioner abridges the scope of the writ petition and submits that it will suffice if the respondent is directed to dispose of the aforementioned representation of the writ petitioner, dated 06.08.2019, details of which have been alluded to supra. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2
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6. Learned State counsel submitted that the respondent is the authority who shall consider the aforementioned representation dated 06.08.2019 made by the writ petitioner (page No.17 of the typed set of papers forming part of the case file).
7. The aforesaid representation dated 06.08.2019 shall be disposed of by the respondent on its own merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible and in any event, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
8. It is made clear that in the course of the representation being considered by the respondent, if the rights of any other third party / parties or any other third party entity / entities is / are likely to be affected, the respondent shall give reasonable opportunity to such third party / parties or any other third party entity / entities, before disposing of the aforementioned writ petitioner's representation. Though obvious, it is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion or view on the merits of the matter.
9. The proceeding / order of disposal shall be communicated by the office of the respondent to the writ petitioner under due acknowledgement within seven (7) working days from the completion of aforesaid exercise.
10. Instant Writ Petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-II) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar sm To The Tahsildar, Pudukottai & District.
+1 CC to M/s.N.BALAKRISHNAN, Advocate ( SR-91375[F] dated 04/10/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.GP ( SR-91635[F] dated 09/10/2019 ) Order made in W.P(MD)No.21332 of 2019 Dated:
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