Ochanathevar .P v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Ochanathevar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Theni District.

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

3.The Tahsildar, Theni Taluk, Theni District.

4.S.Vasanthi 5.G.Jeyaganesan ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 18.11.2022 and cancel the existing Patta No.10840 for S.No.164/1A situated at 1/4

Veerapandi Village, Theni Taluk, Theni District stands in the name of 3rd and 4th respondents herein and issue patta to the petitioner within a stipulated period as prescribed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Balaji For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side. Considering the nature of relief to be granted, issuance of notice to the private respondents is dispensed with.

2.The second 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. The second respondent will put on notice all the interested parties including the private respondents herein before passing final order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or the other.

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

20.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Theni District.

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

3.The Tahsildar, Theni Taluk, Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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