A. Sudalaimuthu v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.10.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA A.Sudalaimuthu .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Tahsildar, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

3.Thamotharan 4.Sahayam .. Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to cancel the patta No.1738 issued by the 2nd respondent in favour of the 4th respondent in respect of the S.No.107 situated at Idaikal village, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District based on the petitioner's representation, dated 11.06.2024 within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.A.Balaji For R1 & R2 :

Mr.P.Thambidurai Government Advocate

ORDER

Aggrieved by the issuance of patta by the 2nd respondent in favour of the 4th respondent in respect of S.No.107 at Idaikal village, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, the petitioner had made a representation, dated 11.06.2024 to the 1st respondent to cancel the said patta. Though the application had been made as early as on 11.06.2024, the 1st respondent is yet to process the said representation except for issuing notice on 10.07.2024. Therefore, the petitioner has invoked the jurisdiction of this Court for a writ of mandamus.

2. Considering the above facts, a mandamus is issued to the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 11.06.2024 and pass orders within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

3. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands allowed. No costs.

23.10.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes gbg To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Tahsildar, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

P.T.ASHA, J.

gbg 23.10.2024