R.Venkatesan, v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.06.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI R.Venkatesan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Collector, Madurai District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Madurai East 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, directing the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 06.04.2017 in the light of the report given by the Village Administrative Officer, Varichiyoor Village, Madurai District as expeditiously as possible within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Anand For Respondents : Mr.P.T.Thiraviam Government Advocate 1/4

O R D E R

The petitioner has sought for a free patta and has filed this writ petition seeking a direction to the respondents to consider his representation dated 06.04.2017 in the light of the report given by the Village Administrative Officer, Varichiyoor Village, Madurai District.

2.Today(14.06.2023), when this writ petition is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner is having sufficient lands and he is not eligible for free patta.

3.Recording the said submission made by the learned Government Advocate, this writ petition is dismissed. No costs. 14.06.2023 NCC : Yes / No.

Index : Yes / No.

Internet : Yes / No.

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To 1.The District Collector, Madurai District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk,Madurai District.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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