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Mani.M v. the District Collector

Madras HC5 Apr 2022WP(MD)/1220/2021

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What is this about?

This is a single judge order in a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The petitioner sought a mandate directing revenue officials to grant a joint patta in his name and his brother's name for ancestral property. The court directed the Tahsildar to consider the application on merits after a fair hearing within twelve weeks.

What did the court decide?

Directing the Tahsildar to consider the petitioner's application for joint patta within twelve weeks.

Mani.M Vs the District Collector — Landlord and Tenant | Madras HC (2022)

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W.P.(MD)No.1220 of 2021

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.04.2022 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE W.P.(MD)No.1220 of 2021

M.Mani

... Petitioner

vs.

1.The District Collector,

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Karur District, Karur.

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2.The District Revenue Officer,

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Karur District, Karur.

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3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur.

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4.The Tahsildar, Pugalur Taluk,

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Pugalur, Karur District.

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... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant joint patta in favour of the petitioner and his brother, namely, M.Velusamy, in respect of the property in Survey No.847/2A to an extent of 16 cents at Punjai Pugalur South Village, Pugalur Taluk, Karur District.

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For Petitioner :Mr.AN.Ramanathan For Respondents :Mr.B.Saravanan

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Additional Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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This Writ Petition has been filed for a Mandamus seeking for a direction to the respondent to grant joint patta in favour of the petitioner and his brother, namely, M.Velusamy, in respect of the property in Survey No.847/2A to an extent of 16 cents at Punjai Pugalur South Village, Pugalur Taluk, Karur District, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 07.02.2020.

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2.The petitioner claims that the aforementioned property is an ancestral property and he and his brother, M.Velusamy, have inherited the same. According to him, they are in possession of the subject property as absolute owners. The petitioner has submitted an application on 07.02.2020 to the official respondents seeking to issue a joint patta by enclosing all the relevant documents in support of his case. Since the said application has not been considered till date, he has filed this Writ Petition.

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3.The petitioner has filed documents along with this Writ Petition in support of his case seeking for joint patta in his name and in the name of his brother, M.Velusamy,

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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W.P.(MD)No.1220 of 2021

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4.Heard Mr.AN.Ramanathan, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.B.Saravanan, learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents.

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5.No prejudice will be caused to the respondents, if the

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petitioner's application seeking for issuance of joint patta for the aforementioned property, is considered on merits and in accordance with law after affording a fair hearing to the petitioner and other necessary party, whom the fourth respondent deems fit to enquire.

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6.Accordingly, this Court directs the fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's application, dated 07.02.2020 seeking for issuance of joint patta in his name and in the name of his brother, M.Velusamy in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.847/2A to an extent of 16 cents at Punjai Pugalur South Village, Pugalur Taluk, Karur District, and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law after affording a fair hearing to the petitioner and any other necessary party, whom the fourth respondent deems fit to enquire, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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7.With the aforesaid directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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Assistant Registrar (CS I)

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// True Copy //

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/ /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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cmr

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1.The District Collector, Karur District, Karur. 2.The District Revenue Officer, Karur District, Karur.

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3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur. 4.The Tahsildar, Pugalur Taluk, Pugalur, Karur District.

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+1 CC to M/s.AN. RAMANATHAN, Advocate( SR-16953[F] dated 06/04/2022 )

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+1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-16847[F] dated 06/04/2022 )

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ MGJ(19.04.2022) 2P 7C

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