Madras High CourtWP(MD)/24989/2022disposed of

Saraswathy v. The Government Of Tamilnadu

2022-11-03Honourable Mrs Justice V.Bhavani Subbaroyan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN Saraswathy, : Petitioner Vs

1. The Government of Tamilnadu, Rep by its Secretary, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruchendur, Thoothukkudi District.

3. The Tahsildar, Santhakulam Taluk, Thoothukudi 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 grant house site patta to the petitioner the house bearing Old No. 2/126-B and New No. 2/127 of Karungadal Village Panchayat situated to an extent of 2 1/2 cents comprised in Natham Survey No. 860/26 of Karunkadal Village, Santhankulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District within a time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sivakumar For R1 to R3 : Mr.D.Gandhiraj Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant house site Patta to the petitioner's house bearing Old No.2/126-B and New No.2/127 of Karungadal Village Panchayat situated to an extent of 2 1⁄2 cents comprised in Natham Survey No.860/26 of Karunkadal Village, Santhankulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

2. The case of the petitioner is that she has made a representation to the second respondent on 04.05.2021, seeking Patta to her house bearing Old No. 2/126-B and New No.2/127 of Karungadal Village Panchayat situated to an extent of 2 1⁄2 cents comprised in Natham Survey No.860/26 of Karunkadal Village, Santhankulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District. Since no action was taken, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. 2/4

4. Considering the above said facts, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 04.05.2021 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, after providing necessary opportunities, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 03.11.2022 akv To

1. The Government of Tamilnadu, Rep by its Secretary, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruchendur, Thoothukkudi District.

3. The Tahsildar, Santhakulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

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V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN, J.

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