M.Dhanabal v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the petitioner sought quashing of an order withholding patta transfer due to pending Supreme Court litigation regarding Noyyal River pollution. The court directed the petitioner to submit a fresh representation with documents for the respondents to verify land coverage and pass a decision on merits within twelve weeks.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 22.10.2021
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE Mrs. JUSTICE V. BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN
W.P. No.22590 of 2021
M.Dhanabal .. Petitioner
Versus
- The District Collector, Erode, Erode District.
- The Revenue Divisional Officer, Erode, Erode District.
- The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kodumudi, Erode District. .. Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus, to call for the records on the file of the third respondent, in O.Mu.No.1014/2021/A1, dated 29.07.2021 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to effect transfer of patta in the name of the petitioner.
For Petitioner : Mr. S.Kaithamalai Kumaran
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner's agricultural lands are covered under Revenue Recovery Proceedings affecting patta transfer.
Whether the order of the third respondent directing attention to the Supreme Court case on Noyyal pollution is maintainable.
The procedure for verifying land eligibility for patta transfer when pending litigation exists.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
M.Dhanabal
- respondent
The District Collector, Erode
- respondent
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Erode
- respondent
The Tahsildar, Kodumudi
Coram
Case details
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