Meyappan. M.A v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.A.Meyappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Pudukottai District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

3.The Revenue Divisional officer, Illuppoor, Pudukottai District.

4.The Thasildar, Ponnamaravathy, Pudukottai 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 1st respondent to complete the necessary enquiry as summoned under Na.Ka.No.D3/291824 /2022 dated 03.03.2023 and issue Patta for the 1/4

lands in survey No.793/19 and 793/20, along with the FMB sketch at Varapattu village, Ponnamaravathy Taluk.

For Petitioner : Mr.Chamundi Bose For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash, Addl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The second respondent is directed to conclude the petition mentioned enquiry proceedings on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The second respondent shall put the interested persons, if any, on notice before passing final order. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or the other.

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3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 10.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector, Pudukottai District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

3.The Revenue Divisional officer, Illuppoor, Pudukottai District.

4.The Thasildar, Ponnamaravathy, Pudukottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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