V.Kumar v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.10.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN V.Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kaalaiyarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Kaalaiyarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai 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 3rd respondent to take necessary action to transfer the patta in the petitioner name by considering the online application and petitioner's representation dated on 10.06.2023 within a period that may be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan For Respondents : Mr.S.RA.Ramachandran, Addl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The grievance of the respondents is that the petitioner is not cooperating for enquiry.

3.The petitioner is directed to appear before the respondent on 31.10.2023 in the office of the third respondent. If the petitioner fails to appear, the petition shall be closed. If the petitioner appears on the said date, enquiry shall be held and after issuance of notice to all the interested parties, an appropriate order on merits and in accordance with law shall be passed within a period of eight weeks thereafter. It is open to the third respondent to pass order in one way or the other. I make it clear that I have not gone in the merits of the matter. 2/4

4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 18.10.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kaalaiyarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Kaalaiyarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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