P.Thangapandi, v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 25.03.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI P.Thangapandi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Dindigul.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul.

3.The Tahsildar, East Zone, Dindigul.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Sirumalai Village, Dindigul Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to taken necessary action for issuance of patta in respect of the property comprised in S.No.782/9 to an extent of 3.64.5 hectares, Sirumalai Village classified as Tharisu in the revenue records in the petitioner's name on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2018 and 31.07.2018.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.G.Shankar Ganesh For Respondents : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghousia, Special Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner submitted representations dated 04.04.2018 and 31.07.2018 seeking patta for the land in S.No.782/9 to an extent of 3.64.5 hectares and has filed this writ petition.

2.The learned Counsel for the petitioner seeks a short accommodation to ascertain the present status. 3.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that the land in S.No.782/9 of Sirumalai village is declared as government land and as per the existing government orders patta cannot be granted.

4.In reply to the same, the learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the respondents have granted patta to the adjacent land owners. However, they are discriminating this petitioner alone. 2/5

5.In view of the above submission of the learned Special Government Pleader, the prayer sought for in this writ petition cannot be granted. Further, since the petitioner alleges that adjacent land owners have been granted patta and this petitioner alone is discriminated, the respondents shall ascertain whether the said pattas are issued against the government orders and if so, the respondent shall take necessary action and restore it to its original position.

6.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

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To 1.The District Collector, Dindigul.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul.

3.The Tahsildar, East Zone, Dindigul.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Sirumalai Village, Dindigul Taluk, Dindigul District.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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