R.Ravikumar v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.04.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN R.Ravikumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Collectorate Complex, Theni.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Collectorate Complex, 3.The Thasildar, Taluk Office, 4.The Personal Assistant (Agriculture), The District Level Agriculture Offices, 5.The Taluk Surveyor, Taluk Office, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the fifth respondent to survey Page No. 1 of 5

the property of vacant land and consequently directing the third respondent to issue Individual Patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.315/2 admeasuring 0.48.5 ares constituting 1.20 cents situated at Poomalaikundu Village Survey, Theni Taluk, Theni Sub-Registrar Office, Periakulam, Theni, based on the petitioner's representation dated 29.06.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.L.Prabhu For Respondents : M/s.S.Jeyapriya Government Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this Writ Petition for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the fifth respondent to survey the vacant land and consequently directing the third respondent to issue Individual Patta in favour of the petitioner in respect of the property in Survey No.315/2 measuring to an extent of 0.48.5 Ares (1.20 Cents) situated at Poomalaikundu Village, Theni Taluk, Theni Sub-Registrar Office, Periakulam, Theni by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.06.2018.

2.Although the petitioner has claimed ownership over the property based on the documents that have been filed before this Court, this Court Page No. 2 of 5

is not inclined to delve into the merits of the case for the relief sought for. Suffice to state, the petitioner's representation dated 29.06.2018 may be considered and disposed of, on merits and in accordance with law, by the third and fifth respondent jointly as expeditiously as possible, preferably, within a period of 6 weeks from today.

3. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 01.04.2024 Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order JEN Copy To:

1.The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Collectorate Complex, Theni.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Collectorate Complex, 3.The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Page No. 3 of 5

4.The Personal Assistant (Agriculture), The District Level Agriculture Offices, 5.The Taluk Surveyor, Taluk Office, Theni District.

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C.SARAVANAN , J.

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