Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P(MD)No.25517 of 2023 Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary, Represented by Dr. Margaret Kalaiselvi, Principal and Secretary, Arasaradi, Madurai - 625 016.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Arignar Anna Maaligai, Madurai - 625 020.

2.Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church, Having Office at, Tranquebar House, Tiruchirappalli - 620 001.

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3.President, Kremmer Sandekren Foundation, 16, Bishop Tank Street, Pudur, Trichy 17.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to restore the property tax receipt in the name of the petitioner or the real owner, the second respondent herein, in respect of the property Tax as detailed in the writ petition. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karunanidhi For Respondents: Mr.K.Sivabalan - for R1 Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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2. According to the petitioner, the properties in question belonged to the second respondent. However, the property tax assessment is being made in the name of the third respondent. The petitioner seeks correction and mutation.

3. The first respondent is directed to hold an enquiry and issue notice to all the concerned parties and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of fourteen (14) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 13.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No RM 3/5

To:

1.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Arignar Anna Maaligai, Madurai - 625 020.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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