Leelavathi v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court dismissed a petition seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the Revenue Divisional Officer to issue Patta. It held that the Court cannot direct the grant of Patta but can only direct the officer to examine facts and records before taking a decision.
What the court decided
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.03.2020
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN
W.P(MD) No.4878 of 2020
Leelavathi
... Petitioner
Vs.
- The District Collector, Madurai.
- The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai.
- The Tashildar, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai.
- The Village Administrative Offier, Thirupparankundram, Madurai.
... Respondents
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether this Court can issue a writ of mandamus directing the Revenue Divisional Officer to grant Patta.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Leelavathi
- respondent
The District Collector, Madurai
- respondent
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai
- respondent
The Tashildar, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai
- respondent
The Village Administrative Officer, Thirupparankundram, Madurai
Case details
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