Sudarkodi v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.12.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, District Collectorate, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Maharajapuram Village, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar 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 third 1/4

respondent herein to conduct enquiry and provide patta to the land of the petitioner at Survey No. 832/1 at Maharajapuram Village, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District to an extent of 20 cents within the stipulated time prescribed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Rajasekar For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The third respondent is directed to conduct enquiry and pass order on merits and in accordance with law. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The third respondent shall put on notice all interested parties before passing final order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

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3. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

12.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Collector, District Collectorate, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Maharajapuram Village, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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