Muthulakshmi S v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Muthulakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi Sub-Division, Korampallam, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Tahsildar, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi 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 Respondents to issue Royatwari Patta to petitioner according to Section 11, 12, 13, 14 of Tamilnadu Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act 1948 to the land to an extent of 1 acre 6 cents situated in Jameen Survey No.566/1, 566/2, New Survey No.182/6A having old Patta No.1380 and New Patta No.1918 at Kumaragiri village, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District and dispose of the same based on petitioner representation dated 06.09.2022 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.D.Selvanayagam For Respondents : Mr.A.M.Manikkam, Spl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The first respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Before passing final order, the first respondent shall put the interested persons on notice, if any. I make it clear that I have not gone into merits of the matter. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or the other. 3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 25.01.2023 NCS : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi Sub-Division, Korampallam, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Tahsildar, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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