Rathinam v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.11.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

3.The Thasildar, Thiruppathur Taluk Office, 4.Ilaiyaraja ... 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 herein to consider and dispose the petitioner's application / appeal dated 04.10.2023 filed for relief of cancelling the patta in favour of the 4th respondent in respect of land comprised in old survey 1/4

Nos.160/17 to an extent of 67 cents and 160/18 to an extent of 22 cents, new Survey No.160/5 situating in Nerkuppai village, Thirupathur Taluk, For Petitioner : Mr.P.Sureshkumar For Respondents : Mr.M.Sidharthan, Addl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents 1 to 3. 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, including the fourth respondent on notice before passing final order. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or the other. 2/4

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, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

3.The Thasildar, Thiruppathur Taluk Office, 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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