This petition under Article 226 sought a direction to consider a representation regarding land possession. The Court dismissed it, holding that without establishing title or legal right, no relief can be granted.
Direction to consider the representation was refused; the writ petition stands dismissed.
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W.P.No.18167 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 21.06.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM
W.P.No.18167 of 2023 and
W.M.P.No.17364 of 2023
V.Venkatesan
... Petitioner
Vs.
Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 20.04.2023 on the file of the respondents.
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For Petitioner : Mr.E.Parthiban For Respondents : Mr.T.Arunkumar, Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
The relief sought for in the present writ petition is to direct the
respondents to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner on 20.04.2023.
representation would do no service to the cause of justice. The litigants will be back again to the High Court and therefore, such directions need not be
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issued. Even for entertaining a writ petition, the petitioner has to establish
his right. In the absence of any right, no relief needs to be granted.
5. Accordingly, the writ petition in W.P.No.18167 of 2023 stands dismissed. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
No costs.
21.06.2023
skr Index : Yes Speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes
To
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petitioner had a locus standi to seek a direction to consider his representation regarding land possession without establishing any title.
Whether the High Court could entertain a writ petition mandamus directing authorities to consider a representation without the petitioner showing a semblance of legal right.
Whether a writ petition should be dismissed where the petitioner fails to establish any legal right to the subject land.
V.Venkatesan
The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruvannamalai District
The Tahsildar, Thiruvannamalai District
S.M.SUBRAMANIAM
As recorded by the court registry
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