Levi Elbert v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Levi Elbert ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.Santhiyagu ... 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 issue Patta in the name of the petitioner for Survey No.459 with an extent of 4.16 acres situated at Vangamanuthu Village by considering his online application for Patta transfer dated 26.06.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Venkatesh For Respondents : Mr.M.Siddharthan Additional Government Pleader for R.1 1/4

ORDER

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

2.The first respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned application 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 first respondent will put on notice all the interested parties including the private respondent 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 first respondent to pass order one way or the other.

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

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To The Tahsildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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