Karumbayiram Pillai v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.07.2022

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Karumbayiram Pillai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Musiri, Trichy District.

2.Thasildhar, Thottiam Taluk, Musiri, Trichy District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 07.10.2015 and to transfer patta of the house site comprised in Survey No.279/1A, situated in Thottiam Village, Thottiam Taluk, Musiri, Trichy District in the name of the petitioner and his brother and thus render justice. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Sesubalan Raja For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 07.10.2015 and grant patta for his house property in Survey No.279/1A in Thottiam Village, Thottiam Taluk, Musiri, Trichy District. As per the representation of the petitioner, his father Raju Pillai had purchased the property in the year 1945 and he had passed away in the year 1957, leaving behind his mother Anandhavalli, his brother Velusamy and the petitioner herein. According to the petitioner, his mother had also passed away in the year 1976. As of now, his brother Velusamy and the petitioner alone are the legal heirs of the deceased Raju Pillai. According to the learned Counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner had also passed away.

2. Considering the above said facts, the following order is passed:

"The petitioner's legal heirs may file a fresh application for joint patta along with Velusamy, enclosing a 2/4

copy of this order. On receipt of the same, the second respondent is directed to consider the said application on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve

(12) weeks from the date of receipt of application from the legal heirs of the petitioner".

3. With the above said observations, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

21.07.2022 Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes / No btr To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Musiri, Trichy District.

2.Thasildhar, Thottiam Taluk, Musiri, Trichy District.

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R.

VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

btr Order made in 21.07.2022 4/4