P.Geetha v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.10.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Geetha ... Petitioner Vs.

The Tahsildar, Rajapalayam Taluk Office, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondent 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 furnish the documents sought by the petitioner by considering the representations dated 26.07.2023, 12.08.2023, 04.09.2023 and 20.09.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.M.P.Senthil For Respondent : Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. One Ragupathi Raja and Ramesh Kumar lodged a complaint against the petitioner. According to them, the petitioner has committed encroachment. 1/3

Enquiry is now being conducted by the respondent under the provisions of the Land Encroachment Act. The petitioner approached to the respondent seeking the following documents:- (I) Copy of the complaints given by Ragupathi Raja and Ramesh Kumar (II) The report dated 19.05.2023 submitted by the Sub Inspector of Survey, Rajapalayam.

(III) The report dated 01.06.2023 submitted by the Revenue Inspector, Rajapalayam.

These documents are obviously relied on by the respondent.

3. Therefore, the respondent is obliged to furnish the same to the petitioner. Before conducting further enquiry, the aforesaid documents will be given to the writ petitioner.

4. The Writ Petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. 17.10.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To The Tahsildar, Rajapalayam Taluk Office, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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