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M. Seethalakshmi v. the Secretary

Madras HC25 Aug 2020WP/7572/2014

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What is this about?

In this writ petition under Article 226, the petitioner sought direction to the 3rd respondent to dispose of an appeal dated 27.08.2013 regarding lands in Vanagaram Village as per the Patta Pass Book Act 1983. The High Court directed the respondent to dispose of the appeal within twelve weeks after giving notice to interested parties.

What did the court decide?

The 3rd respondent to dispose of the appeal dated 27.08.2013 on merits within twelve weeks after giving notice to interested parties.

M. Seethalakshmi Vs the Secretary — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2020)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 25.08.2020

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CORAM :

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The HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY

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W.P.No.7572 of 2014

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Ms.M.Seethalakshmi ... Petitioner
v.
1.The Secretary,
Revenue Department,
State of Tamil Nadu,
Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.
2.The District Collector,
Tiruvellore District, Tiruvellore.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Ambattur Division,
Ambattur, Chennai – 600 053.
4. The Tahsildar,
Ambattur Taluk Office,
Ambattur, Chennai.
5. The Thasildar,
Vannagaram Taluk Office,
Vannagaram,
Chennai – 600 095.
6. Mr. R. Dhakshinamoorthy
7. Tmt. M. Sangamithra
8. Mr. P. Muthuvel Raj
9. A. Poonurangam
10.Tmt. S.R. Madana ... Respondents

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuing a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3^rd respondent to number the appeal filed on 27.08.2013 an dispose the same on merits as per Patta Pass Book Act 1983 with respect to the lands in S.Nos.303/2A and 303/2B, subsequently subdivided S.No.303/2A3 and S.No.303/2B3 situated at Vanagaram Village, formerly Ambattur Taluk, presently Vanagaram Taluk, Tiruvellore District as expeditiously as possible.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S. Chandra Baskaran For Respondents : Ms. A. Mathumathi,

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Special Govt. Pleader - for R1 to R5 Mr.C.M. Mohanasundaram – for R6

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Mr.M.Ramamoorthy – for R8 to R10 No Appearance – for R7

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O R D E R

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The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3^rd respondent to number and dispose of the

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appeal dated 27.08.2013 on merits as per Patta Pass Book Act 1983 with respect to the lands in S.Nos.303/2A and 303/2B, subsequently subdivided S.No.303/2A3 and S.No.303/2B3 situated at Vanagaram Village, formerly Ambattur Taluk, presently Vanagaram Taluk, Tiruvellore District, within a time frame.

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It is the case of the petitioner that her appeal filed as early as on 27.08.2013 has not yet been disposed of. Hence, the 3^rd respondent may be directed to dispose of the same, within a time frame.

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3.Ms. A.Mathumathi, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 5 submitted that the 3^rd respondent may be directed to dispose of the appeal dated 27.08.2013, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving notice to all the interested parties, including the respondents 6 to 10, within a period of twelve weeks.

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The learned counsel appearing for the 6^th respondent as well as the respondents 7 to 10 submitted that they should be given opportunity of hearing before the 3^rd respondent prior to passing of the order.

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Having regard to 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 3^rd respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner on 27.08.2013, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving notice to all the interested parties, including the respondents 6 to 10, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(CS-III)

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//True copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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Rj
To
1.The Secretary,
Revenue Department,
State of Tamil Nadu,
Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.
2.The District Collector,
Tiruvellore District, Tiruvellore.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Ambattur Division,
Ambattur, Chennai – 600 053.
4. The Tahsildar,
Ambattur Taluk Office,
Ambattur, Chennai.
5. The Thasildar,
Vannagaram Taluk Office,
Vannagaram,
Chennai – 600 095.
W.P.No.7572 of 2014
NMI(CO)
GMY(21/09/2020)

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