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R.Sankar v. Special Sub Collector

Madras HC21 Dec 2016WP/43855/2016

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What is this about?

This writ petition sought a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 directing the Special Sub Collector to dispose of the petitioner's appeal regarding stamp duty determination within a time limit. The court directed the respondent to consider the application on merits under Section 47-A.

What did the court decide?

The first respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's appeal on merits and pass orders within twelve weeks after providing an opportunity of hearing.

R.Sankar Vs Special Sub Collector — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2016)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 21.12.2016

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CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D. KRISHNAKUMAR

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W.P. No. 43855 of 2016

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R. Sankar ...Petitioner

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Vs.

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Special Sub Collector District Revenue Officer District Revenue Office 5^th Floor, Singaravelan Maligai No.32, Rajaji Salai Chennai – 600 001. 2. The Sub Registrar Valajabath. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1^st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 15.03.2015 within time framed manner and to pass further orders.

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For Petitioner : Mr. K. Sudhakar For Respondents : Mr. A. Kumar, Spl.G.P

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O R D E R

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Mr. A. Kumar, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents. By consent of the learned counsel for both sides, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal, at the stage of admission itself, in view of the limited prayer.

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The petitioner has come up with the present writ petition praying to direct the 1^st respondent to dispose of the appeal of the petitioner dated 15.03.2015, within the stipulated time frame.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner purchased a property to an extent of 7795 sq.ft. in Survey No.396/78 and 396/68 at Valajabath Village, which falls within the jurisdiction of the 2^nd respondent. The sale

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deed was registered on payment of stamp duty of Rs.1,09,200/-. Subsequently, the petitioner was directed to pay the difference in stamp duty of Rs.3,27,340/-. Hence, the petitioner preferred an appeal on 15.03.2015, before the 1^st respondent, explaining that the area is not well development and that a high value has been fixed to the said property. As no orders were passed by the 1^st respondent, the petitioner is before this Court.

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Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the matter has been referred under Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 for determination of the stamp duty. If the said application is still pending before the 1^st respondent, the same would be considered in accordance with law.

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Heard Mr. K. Sudhakar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. A. Kumar, learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the first respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner dated 15.03.2015, on merits and pass orders, based on the provisions under Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, after providing an opportunity of hearing, to the petitioner, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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The Writ Petition is disposed of, on the above terms. No costs.

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Sd/Assistant Registrar(J)

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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avr
To

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The Special Sub Collector
District Revenue Officer
District Revenue Office
5 th Floor, Singaravelan Maligai
No.32, Rajaji Salai
Chennai – 600 001.

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The Sub Registrar Valajabath.

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+1cc to M/S.K.Sudhakar, Advocate Sr.74637

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+1cc to the Government Pleader Sr.74811

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W.P. No. 43855 of 2016

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rp[co]
srg 3/2/2017

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