Thangaraj v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Thangaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Tahsildar, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer, Vallanadu Village, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

4.M.Maharajan 5.M.Sundar 6.Esakkiammal 7.Mani 8.Maari 9.Esakki 10.Gopal @ Chinnamuthu ... Respondents 1/4

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 20.09.2022, seeking cancellation of Patta in Patta No.717 in respect of survey No.751/39 situated at Vallanadu Village, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Pon Karthikeyan For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3 : No appearance for R4 to R10

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 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. 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. 20.01.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi/skm 2/4

To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Tahsildar, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer, Vallanadu Village, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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