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S.Rajan v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

2025-01-07Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN S.Rajan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Land Reforms and Revenue Departments, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The District Collector, Tenkasi District.

3.The District Registrar, Alangulam, Tenkasi District.

4.Dinakaran 5.Kanagaraj 6.Rajamani 7.Sumathy 8.Santhi 9.Anand 10.Gandhi

...Respondents

Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to escheat the property belonged to late Masilamani to an extent of 38 cents vacant land comprised in A.Pu.Sa.No.686/2B2 of Alangulam Village, Alangulam Taluk, 1/4

Tenkasi District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.11.2024 within a stipulated period that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sivakumar For R1 to R3 : Mr.S.P.Maharajan Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to escheat the property belonged to late Masilamani to an extent of 38 cents vacant land comprised in A.Pu.Sa.No.686/2B2 of Alangulam Village, Alangulam Taluk, Tenkasi District.

2. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

4. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 06.11.2024 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law after issuing 2/4

notice to the parties and after giving an opportunity of hearing, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No 07.01.2025 Speaking/Non Speaking order am To 1.The Principal Secretary, The Government of Tamil Nadu, Land Reforms and Revenue Departments, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The District Collector, Tenkasi District.

3.The District Registrar, Alangulam, Tenkasi District.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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