While dismissing the writ petition, this Court directed the fourth respondent (Tahsildar) to pass an order on the pending application for joint patta within four weeks, noting that the matter remains open for merits-based adjudication without court interference.
Directed fourth respondent to pass order on merits within four weeks.
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W.P(MD)No.5819 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 04.07.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
W.P(MD)No.5819 of 2020
B.B.Santhi
... Petitioner
Vs.
4.The Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.
5.Chinnapidaran ... Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 4th respondent to pass orders on the petitioner's application dated 01.05.2016 within a time frame fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Suresh
For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R4.
No appearance for R5.
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents 1 to 4. Even though the fifth respondent has not been served, issuance of notice to him is not really necessary.
2.The petitioner seeks issuance of joint patta. The petition mentioned application has been given before the fourth respondent. The learned Special Government Pleader states that enquiry has already commenced.
3.The fourth respondent is directed to pass order on the petition mentioned application on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the fourth respondent to pass order one way or the other. The fourth respondent will have to put the
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fifth respondent as well as the other interested parties on notice, if any, before passing final order.
4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.
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4.The Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the authorities have the duty to pass orders on the petitioner's application for joint patta within a stipulated time.
B.B.Santhi
District Collector, Madurai
District Revenue Officer, Madurai
Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur
Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk
Chinnapidaran
G.R.Swaminathan
As recorded by the court registry
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