This single-judge order dismissed a writ petition filed under Article 226 challenging a 2017 revenue order denying patta. The court noted the petition was filed over five years later, rendering it liable to be rejected on the ground of laches. It directed the petitioner to seek relief before the competent civil court.
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W.P.No.8190 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 24.07.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM
W.P.No.8190 of 2023 and
W.M.P.No.8419 of 2023
1.R.Elumalai
2.Rathinakumari
... Petitioners
Vs.
Chennai – 600 005.
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6.The Village Administrative Officer, Avalurpettai Village, Melmalayanur Taluk, Villupuram District.
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the proceedings in Se.Mu.aanai.No.Aa7/14977/2017 dated 07.09.2017 passed by the 3 rd respondent quash the same as illegal, arbitrary, void abinitio as against the petitioners properties in Old Survey Number 150/1A new survey Number 150/9, 150/21, 150/22, 150/23, 150/24 to an extent of 20 cents situated at Avalurpettai Village, Melmalayanur Taluk, Villupuram District consequently direct the 5 th respondent issue computerised patta in the name of petitioners.
F or Petitioners : Mr.K.Krishnan
For Respondents : Mr.R.Raman Lal
Additional Advocate General Assisted by Mr.P.Sanjay Gandhi Government Advocate
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O R D E R
The order passed by the District Revenue Officer, Villupuram in
proceeding dated 07.09.2017 is under challenge in the present writ petition.
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petitioner is in possession of the valid document to establish the title he has to approach the competent civil court of law in the manner contemplated.
Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.
24.07.2023
Jeni Index : Yes Neutral Citation : Yes Speaking order
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.
Jeni
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24.07.2023
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the present writ petition challenging an order of 2017 is maintainable given the lapse of over five years.
1.R.Elumalai
2.Rathinakumari
1.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam
2.The District Collector, Villupuram District
3.The District Revenue Officer, Villupuram District
5.The Tahsildar, Melmalayanur Taluk
S.M.SUBRAMANIAM
As recorded by the court registry
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