Mrs.v.Sugantha, v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
This is a writ petition under Article 226 filed by a landless agricultural labourer seeking a direction to the District Collector to dispose of her representation and issue patta for Natham land she has occupied since 2004. The High Court directed the Collector to consider her representation on merits after a hearing and pass orders expeditiously.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2016 on merits and pass appropriate orders after giving an opportunity of hearing to the parties.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 04.01.2017
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE B.RAJENDRAN
WRIT PETITION No.95 of 2017
V.Sugantha ... Petitioner
vs.
1. The District Collector,
Cuddalore,
Cuddalore District.
2. The Tahsildar,
Thittakudi,
Thittakudi Taluk,
Cuddalore District.
3. The Revenue Inspector,
Thozhudur,
Thittakudi Taluk,
Cuddalore District. ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the representation dated 22.08.2016 by issuing patta in respect of Natham land admeasuring 01.31 ares (3.25 cents) comprised in Survey No.146/10 situate at Vadakku Street, Vadakarampoondi, Keelakalpoondi P.O., Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mohan For Respondents: Mr.R.S.Selvam, Government Advocate O R D E R
The petitioner has come up with this Writ Petition seeking a direction to the 1st respondent to dispose of her representation dated 22.08.2016 by issuing patta in respect of Natham land admeasuring 01.31 ares (3.25 cents) comprised in Survey No.146/10 situate at Vadakku Street, Vadakarampoondi, Keelakalpoondi P.O., Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the District Collector is directed to dismiss a writ petition seeking issuance of patta for vacant land on the basis of a representation filed by the petitioner?
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
V. Sugantha
- respondent
The District Collector, Cuddalore
- respondent
The Tahsildar, Thittakudi
- respondent
The Revenue Inspector, Thozhudur
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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