Santhananthan .P v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.01.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.

2.The Tahsildar, Killiyoor Taluk, Killiyoor, Kanykumari 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 2nd respondent herein to issue patta in the name of the petitioner for the property to an extent of 1 cent in Resurvey No. 585/4 of Methukummal Village, Killiyoor Taluk, Kanyakumari District based on the petitioner's representation dated 14.10.2022 within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Ramanathan For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Spl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner seeks issuance of patta in respect of the petition mentioned land. He has already given an application before the second respondent. The second respondent is directed to conduct enquiry and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Interested persons shall also be put on notice before passing the final order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 04.01.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.

2.The Tahsildar, Killiyoor Taluk, Killiyoor, Kanykumari District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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