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Ashok 2 Ashokan, v. the District Revenue Officer

Madras HC21 Jul 2015WP(MD)/12433/2015

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What is this about?

This writ petition sought a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to issue a separate patta for the petitioner's cultivable land. The High Court directed the revenue authorities to consider the petitioner's representation on merits, after providing an opportunity of hearing and verifying records, within six weeks.

What did the court decide?

The 3rd respondent directed to pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation on merits with opportunity of hearing and verification within six weeks.

Ashok 2 Ashokan, Vs the District Revenue Officer — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2015)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 21.07.2015

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN

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W.P(MD).No.12433 of 2015 Ashok @ Ashokan ...Petitioner Vs

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1.The District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

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2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

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3.The Tahsildar, Pattukkottai Taluk, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

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4.The Regional Deputy Tahsildar-III, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District. ...Respondents

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Prayer:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to take appropriate action for issuance of Patta to the petitioner in respect of his cultivable portion of land situate at Akni River Basin in S.No.112-Sendakottai Village, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 3.7.2015.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan

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For Respondents : Mrs.S.Bharathi Government Advocate

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ORDER

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The petitioner has come forward with this Writ Petition for the issuance of separate patta for the lands possessed by him.

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Mrs.S.Bharathi, learned Govt.Advocate takes notice for the respondents.

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By consent, this Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that it would be suffice if the representation of the petitioner is disposed of, on merits and in accordance with law.

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The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents

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would submit that the representation of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law and on merits.

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Though the petitioner has sought for a Mandamus for the

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issuance of separate patta, issuing patta is nothing but giving recognition of the lands possessed by the applicant. It is one of the essential documents for sale of the property in question. Hence, while issuing patta to the applicant, the Revenue authorities has to consider each and every aspect involved for the grant of patta, as it may very much affect the innocent owner. Hence, without going into the merits of the claim made by the petitioner in this Writ Petition, the third respondent is directed to pass appropriate orders, on the representation of the petitioner, dated 03.07.2015, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as any of the interested parties and also after verifying the relevant records as on date, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(Per.Admin)

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/True Copy/

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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1.The District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

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2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

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3.The Tahsildar, Pattukkottai Taluk, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

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4.The Regional Deputy Tahsildar-III, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

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+1CC to Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, Advocate in Sr No.39893/15 +1CC to The Special Government Pleader in Sr No.39716/15

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W.P(MD).No.12433 of 2015

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ ssm RJ 29.07.2015 2P/7C

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21.07.2015

Ashok 2 Ashokan, v. the District Revenue Officer

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