Petition submitted for a writ of mandamus directing the Tahsildar to issue a separate patta and make corrections in revenue records for the petitioner's land. The Court, avoiding merits due to pending acquisition, directed the Respondent to consider the petitioner's latest representation on merits within twelve weeks.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 07.03.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
W.P.NO.1197 OF 2022
T.Muthusamy ... Petitioner
.Vs.
PRAYER:The Writ Petition filed under Section 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd Respondent to transfer and issue separate patta in the name of petitioner after sub-division and make correct entries in the revenue records of his land in S.No.340/2 to extent of 35 cents, situated at Virudhasampatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District based on the settlement deed dated 01.07.2011 in Doc.No 1519 of 2011 forthwith.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.R.Jothimanian
For Respondents : Mr.A.Anandan Government Advocate
The petitioner has filed this petition for Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd Respondent to transfer and issue separate patta in the name of petitioner after sub-division and make correct entries in the revenue records of his land in S.No.340/2 to extent of 35 cents, situated at Virudhasampatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District based on the settlement deed dated 01.07.2011
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Assistant Registrar(CS III)
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Sub Assistant Registrar
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To
W.P.NO.1197 OF 2022
JP(CO) PBS/18/03/2022
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the Respondents should be directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.12.2021 regarding the transfer and sub-division of patta for agricultural land.
Whether a direction can be issued for the issue of a separate patta without expressing an opinion on the merits of the land acquisition claim.
Whether the Sub-Divisional Officer/Tahsildar is under a duty to consider representation made for patta transfer despite land acquisition proceedings.
T.Muthusamy
The Sub Collector/Revenue Divisional Officer, Mettur Revenue Division, Mettur Dam-1, Salem District
The Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk, Mettur Dam, Salem District
M.Dhandapani
As recorded by the court registry
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