Dismissed

N.Balasubramanian, v. the District Collector

Madras HC19 Jun 2018WP(MD)/12921/2018

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What is this about?

In a writ petition under Article 226, the petitioner challenged the delay by the Tahsildar in passing orders on an application for patta restoration following a notice for enquiry. The court directed the Tahsildar to complete the enquiry and pass orders within two months.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the third respondent to complete the enquiry and pass orders within two months.

N.Balasubramanian, Vs the District Collector — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2018)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.06.2018 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.GOVINDARAJ W.P.(MD) No.12921 of 2018

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N.Balasubramanian ... Petitioner

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vs.

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1.The District Collector, Thanjavur District.

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

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

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4.Muthuvel ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to pass orders on the petitioner's application dated 10.04.2017 for restoration of patta in his name and in the name of his family members in respect of land in survey Nos.167/16, 167/17, 167/18, 167/19, 168/3 situated at Kalagam-II Village, Peravurani Taluk, Thanjavur District within a time limit that may be fixed by this Court.

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Government Advocate for RR-1 to 3

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O R D E R

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Mr.V.Anand, learned Government Advocate, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3.

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By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

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The writ petitioner has filed an application for transfer of name in the patta before the third respondent. According to him, the property was originally stood in the name of his father and thereafter in the name of his family members. Without notice to the petitioner, it was transferred in the name of the fourth respondent. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ The third respondent directed the petitioner to appear before him for enquiry on 31.10.2017. The petitioner has also appeared before

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the third respondent and participated in the enquiry. It appears that the third respondent has not passed any orders. The petitioner seeks early disposal of the matter by way of this writ petition.

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Admittedly, the third respondent in his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.6525/2017/E2, dated 20.10.2017 has issued a notice for enquiry. In that event, it is incumbent on him to complete the enquiry and pass orders in the matter.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, a

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direction is given to the third respondent to complete the enquiry by hearing all the parties concerned and pass orders within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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6.The writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar (CO) /True Copy/

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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To:

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1.The District Collector,

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Thanjavur District.

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2.The Revenue Divisional Officer,

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Pattukkottai,

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Thanjavur District.

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3.The Tahsildar,

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Peravurani Taluk,

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Peravurani,

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Thanjavur District.

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+1CC to Mr.A.Ragul Advocate in SR.No.68741.

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DS/RSK-SKN/SAR-1 :27.06.2018: 2P/5C

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W.P.(MD) No.12921 of 2018

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19.06.2018

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

N.Balasubramanian, v. the District Collector

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