Ramakrishnan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.12.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate Building, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Thasildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai 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 respondents 2 and 3 to correct the petitioner's name in the patta as Ramakrishnan instead of Krishnan vide Patta No. 112 issued by the third respondent by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.12.2023 within time framed as fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.D.S.Haroon Rasheed For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The third respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order 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 for the third respondent to pass order one way or the other. The third respondent shall put the interested persons on notice before passing the final order.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

15.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No SKM 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate Building, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Thasildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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