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Anwar v. The District Revenue Officer

Madras HC1 Sept 2017WP/23647/2017

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Writ petition filed seeking mandamus to direct the Sub Collector to consider a representation for patta cancellation and issue new patta in specified survey numbers. The High Court disposed of the petition in limine, directing the respondent to act within four weeks.

What did the court decide?

Directed the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.05.2017 and pass orders within four weeks after giving notice to interested parties.

Anwar Vs The District Revenue Officer — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2017)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 01.09.2017

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CORAM

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The Honourable MR. JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY

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W.P.No.23647 of 2017

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Anwar ..Petitioner

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Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer
Krishnagiri
2. The Sub Collector
Hosur Krishnagiri District
3. The Tahsildar
Hosur Krishnagiri District
4. The Village Administrative
Officer Royakottai Road Chennathur Village
Hosur Krishnagiri District
5. Mr.Ameer Bash ..Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the
Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of
mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to consider the
petitioners representation dated 19.5.2017 for cancellation of
patta in respect of lands to an extent of 34 cents in Survey
No.989/1 86 cents in Survey NO.989/2 97 cents in Survey
No.989/3 4 cents in Survey No.991/1 and 45 cents in Survey
No.991/2 and 2.23 acres in Survey No.991/3 situate at
Chennathur Village Hosur Taluk Krishnagiri District and
issue patta to the petitioner within the time to be stipulated
by this court.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Bhrath Kumar
For Respondents : Mr.S.Navaneethan, AGP (R1-4)

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ORDER

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Mr.S.Navaneethan, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents 1 to 4. By consent, the main writ petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.

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The petitioner has filed the above writ petition to https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ issue a writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to

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consider his representation dated 19.5.2017 for cancellation of patta in respect of lands measuring an extent of 34 cents in Survey No.989/1, 86 cents in Survey NO.989/2, 97 cents in Survey No.989/3, 4 cents in Survey No.991/1 and 45 cents in Survey No.991/2 and 2.23 acres in Survey No.991/3, situated at Chennathur Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District and issue patta to him, within a time frame.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that inspite of the petitioner's representation dated 19.05.2017, the 2^nd respondent has not passed any order so far.

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Mr.S.Navaneethan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 4 submitted that the 2^nd respondent may be directed to consider the petitioner's representation in accordance with law, after giving notice to all the interested parties.

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In view of the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, taking into consideration the limited prayer sought for in the writ petition, without expressing any opinion with regard to the merits of the case, I direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.05.2017 and pass orders in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving notice to all the interested parties.

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With this observation, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. s/dAssistant Registrar(CO) True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar rg To 1. The District Revenue Officer Krishnagiri 2. The Sub Collector Hosur Krishnagiri District 3. The Tahsildar Hosur Krishnagiri District

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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The Village Administrative Officer Royakottai Road Chennathur Village Hosur Krishnagiri District.

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+1 CC to Mr.R. Bharath kumar, advocate sr 63249. +1 Cc to Govt. Pleader sr 63662

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W.P.No.23647 of 2017
VGII(CO)
SP(21/09/2017)

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Anwar v. The District Revenue Officer

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