Gurunathan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.11.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, O/o. The District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Tahsildar, O/o. Tahsildar Office, Bodinayakanur, Theni District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer, O/o. Village Administrative Officer, B.Ammapatti, Theni 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 to issue patta in Natham Old S.No.80/2 New No 688/3 consists of 10 cents in the name of the petitioner based on the certificate 1/4

issued by the 3rd respondent and thereby considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ganeshprabhu For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents.

2.The second 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. 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. 21.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector, O/o. The District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Tahsildar, O/o. Tahsildar Office, Bodinayakanur, Theni District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer, O/o. Village Administrative Officer, B.Ammapatti, Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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