Natarajan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.09.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(MD)No.21918 of 2023 Natarajan ...

Petitioner Vs 1 The District Collector Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli District.

2 The District Revenue Officer, Trichirappalli.

3 The Revenue Divisional Officer, Manaparai, Trichirappalli District.

4 The Assistant Commissioner, Manaparai Taluk, Manaparai, Trichirappalli District.

... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.06.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Palanisamy For Respondents : Mr.S.P.Maharajan Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 13.06.2023.

2. Heard Mr.T.Palanisamy, the Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.S.P.Maharajan, the Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. With their consent, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The petitioner claims that the said temple is located in his own Patta land and it is a family Deity. But, his rights has not been considered by the 2/4

appropriate authorities. Therefore, the petitioner is directed to file a petition before the respondents under Section 63 of HR & CE Act. If it is the petitioner's remedy is not to file a suit, the petition may be considered by the respondents and pass an order, at earliest.

4. With the above terms, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs. Index : Yes / No 15.09.2023 Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No Ksa To 3/4

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