Madras High CourtWP(MD)/22008/2023disposed of

Vazhivittan v. The District Collector

2023-09-11Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.09.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Vazhivittan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

3.The Tahsildar, Kamuthi Taluk, Ramanathapuram 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 respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 10.03.2020 for correction of the UDR entry for the land in Survey No.272/6, K.Nedungulam Village, Ramanthapuram District from "Adi Dravidar Kudiyirppu" in the revenue records and issue patta as sought for within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner :Mr.Y.Prakash For Respondent :M/s.D.Farjana Ghowshia, Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

With the consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. The petitioner with a grievance that certain corrections were made during the UDR has filed an application on 10.03.2020 and his application has not been taken up for hearing.

3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that the second respondent is conducting an enquiry on the application submitted by the petitioner and necessary orders would be passed within a reasonable time.

4. Considering the rival submissions made, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to conclude the enquiry as expeditiously as possible, preferably, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after 2/4

providing an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as to the rival claimants, if any. No costs.

NCC : Yes / No.

Index : Yes / No.

11.09.2023 Internet:Yes am To 1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

3.The Tahsildar, Kamuthi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

am Order made in 11.09.2023 4/4