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Swaminathan v. The District Revenue officer

Madras HC6 Dec 2023WP(MD)/28689/2023

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking a mandate to the District Revenue Officer to conclude specific recovery/enquiry proceedings regarding patta cancellation and pass a final order on merits.

What did the court decide?

Directed the first respondent to conclude enquiry proceedings bearing Na.Ka.78742/21/A1 dated 16.08.2022 and pass a final order on merits within twelve weeks.

Swaminathan Vs The District Revenue officer — Property and Title | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P(MD)No.28689 of 2023

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 06.12.2023

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN

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W.P(MD)No.28689 of 2023

Swaminathan

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Dindigul.

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2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Revenue Divisional Office, Palani Town and Taluk, Dindigul District.

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3.The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk Office, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

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4.Thakkar / Executive Officer, Arulmigu Idumbal Thirukovil, Palani, Dindigul District.

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5.Paulkirubakaran

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6.Palanichamy

7.Natarajan

8.Hakkimraja

9.Ayubraja 10.Mujijraja 11.Habeebraja 12.Sakthivadivel

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... Respondents

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first to pass the final order relating to cancel the patta occurred in UDR in respect of old survey number 20/3 corresponding new survey number 20/1 of Neikarapatti Village, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District in the light of the second respondent RDO proceedings Na.Ka.78742/21/A1 dated 16.08.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Paranjothi For Respondents : Mr.M.Siddharthan Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.3

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Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam for R.4

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ORDER

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Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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Considering the nature of relief to be granted, issuance of notice to the private respondents is dispensed with.

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The first respondent is directed to conclude the petition mentioned enquiry proceedings bearing Na.Ka.78742/21/A1 dated 16.08.2022 and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The first respondent will put on notice all the interested parties including the private respondents herein before passing final order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or the other.

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This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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06.12.2023

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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MGA

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1.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Dindigul.

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2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Revenue Divisional Office, Palani Town and Taluk, Dindigul District.

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3.The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk Office, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

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4.Thakkar / Executive Officer, Arulmigu Idumbal Thirukovil, Palani, Dindigul District.

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