Kasi.N v. The Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN N.Kasi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivaganga.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivaganga.

3.The Tahsildar, Devakottai Taluk, Devakottai.

4.M.Sevugaperumal 5.M.Sethu 6.M.Subbaiyah 7.S.Alagammal 8.M.Anbalagan 9.R.Ramayi 10.K.Muruganadar ... 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 respondents to 1/4

issue patta in favor of the petitioner for the punja land in the Sivaganga District, Devakottai Taluk, Kannankottai Group, Idaiyyanvayal Village comprised in S. No.65/5 to the extent of 43 cents as per the Petitioner's applications dated 24.06.2019, 21.10.2019, 17.04.2020, 15.07.2021, 19.02.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.R.G.Mohan For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3.

ORDER

The petitioner approached the District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai for issuance of patta. Vide order dated 05.08.2022, his request was rejected. Instead of questioning the same, this writ petition has been filed in the nature of Writ of Mandamus. As rightly pointed out by the learned Special Government Pleader, this writ petition may not be maintainable. The petitioner has to formally challenge the order dated 05.08.2022. The writ petition is dismissed as not maintainable. Liberty is given to the petitioner to file a fresh writ petition on the same cause of action. No costs. 12.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivaganga.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivaganga.

3.The Tahsildar, Devakottai Taluk, Devakottai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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