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S.Kanagaraj, Vs The Thasildar — Constitutional and Fundamental Rights | Madras HC (2020)

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S.Kanagaraj, v. The Thasildar

Madras HC10 Nov 2020WP/108/2017

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.11.2020

CORAM :

The HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY

W.P.No.108 of 2017

S.Kanagaraj ... Petitioner

Vs. The Tahsildar, Salem Taluk, Salem. ... Respondent

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuing a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to issue patta to the land comprised in S.F.No.46/4, New No.73/28 at Amani Ammampalayam Village, Salem District to an extent of 921.40 sq.ft. in the name of the petitioner herein by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 20.10.2016 within an appropriate time.

For Petitioner : Mr.Mohanraju for M/s.R.Nalliyappan For Respondent : Ms.A.Madhumathi,

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The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to issue patta to the land comprised in S.F.No.46/4, New No.73/28 at Amani Ammampalayam Village, Salem District to an extent of 921.40 sq.ft. in the name of the petitioner by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 20.10.2016 within a time frame.

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S.Kanagaraj
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The Tahsildar, Salem Taluk, Salem.

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M.Duraismamy

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Court: Madras HC
Decided on: 10 Nov 2020 · November
Registered: 2 Jan 2017
Case no.: WP/108/2017

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2.Mr.Mohanraju, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that though the petitioner has given his representation as early as on 20.10.2016 for the issuance of patta, the respondent has not passed any order so far.

3.Ms.A.Madhumathi, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent submitted that the respondent may be directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.10.2016 and pass orders in accordance with law within a period of six weeks.

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4.Having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either, 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 respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.10.2016 and pass orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With these observations, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/-
Assistant Registrar
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
va
To
The Tahsildar,
Salem Taluk, Salem.
W.P.No.108 of 2017
CP(CO)
RMP(10/12/2020)

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HCMA011701262017

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Constitutional and Fundamental Rights

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