Mugunthan v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN 1.Mugunthan 2.Gopal ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Officer, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 & 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.10.2022 and to carry out necessary corrections in the Revenue Records by deleting the words in the 1/4

revenue records in respect of patta No.97 in old Survey No.750/1 and New Survey No.1537/6 in Pannaikadu Village the words (fpuhk nghJ re;J) in respect of the vacant site / lane and to issue joint patta in favour of the petitioners in respect of the lane portion at Pannaikadu Oralpatti Village. For Petitioners : Mr.A.R.Sethupathy For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight 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. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or other. Interested parties shall be put on notice.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 24.02.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To 1.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Officer, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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