M. Devasagaya Sugirtharaj v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.09.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA M.Devasagaya Sugirtharaj .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kovilpatti.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kayathar Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

.. Respondents Prayer :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant patta in the name of the petitioner for the land in Survey No.148/5 at Ettunaickenpatti Village, Kayathar Taluk. For Petitioner :Mr.MS.Jeena Rita David For R1 to R3 :Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for a Mandamus directing the respondents to grant patta in the name of the petitioner for the land in Survey No.148/5 at Ettunaickenpatti Village, Kayathar Taluk. 2.A perusal of the records which have been filed along with the writ petition indicates that the petitioner has been served with notice under Section 7 of the Land Encroachment Act, 1905, by the Tahsildar on 16.05.2024 stating that the petitioner has encroached the aforesaid land and while proceeding to evict him should not be instituted. After receipt of this notice, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.In the light of the above, the relief claimed in the writ petition cannot be granted. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 23.09.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes

To 1.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kovilpatti.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kayathar Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

P.T.ASHA, J.

Ns 23.09.2024