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P. Annakamu v. the Land Administration Commissioner

Madras HC4 Oct 2023WP(MD)/3123/2020

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What is this about?

Petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 directing respondents to act on a 2019 representation seeking a copy of an 1883 assignment cancellation order. The Court directed the third respondent to furnish the copy.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the third respondent (Block Development Officer) to act on the representation dated 28.08.2019 and furnish a copy of the 1983 cancellation of assignment order within four weeks.

P. Annakamu Vs the Land Administration Commissioner — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2023)

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WP(MD)No.3123 of 2020

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 04.10.2023

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH

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W.P.(MD)No.3123 of 2020 and W.M.P.(MD)No.2663 of 2020

P.Annakamu

...Petitioner

/Vs./

1.The Land Administrative Commissioner, Land Administrative Commissioner Office, Ezhilagam,

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Chepauk, Chennai.

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2.The District Collector, Collectorate Building, Dindigul.

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3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Dindigul.

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4.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Sannarpatti, Dindigul District.

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5.The Tahsildar, Tashildar Office, Dindigul East, Dindigul District.

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...Respondents

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PRAYER:- Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 28.08.2019 within a stipulated period.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Illanchezian

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For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed for issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner on 28.08.2019, wherein the petitioner is seeking for a copy of the cancellation order passed by the concerned authority, cancelling the assignment made in favour of one Vellaisamy in the year 1983.

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2 . Heard Mr.V.Illanchezian, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.A.K.Manikkam, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

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3 . Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief involved in this writ petition, it will suffice if a direction is

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given to the third respondent to act on the representation dated 28.08.2019 made by the petitioner and furnish a copy of the cancellation of assignment order passed against Vellaisamy in the year 1983.

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4 . Accordingly, there shall be a direction to the third respondent to act on the representation dated 28.08.2019 made by the petitioner and furnish a copy of the cancellation of assignment order passed against Vellaisamy in the year 1983 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5 . This writ petition is disposed with the above direction. No costs.

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Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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04.10.2023 NCC : Yes/No (2/4) Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No sm

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TO:

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1.The Land Administrative Commissioner, Land Administrative Commissioner Office, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai.

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2.The District Collector, Collectorate Building, Dindigul.

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WP(MD)No.3123 of 2020

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N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.

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3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Dindigul.

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4.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Sannarpatti, Dindigul District.

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5.The Tahsildar, Tashildar Office, Dindigul East, Dindigul District.

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Order made in W.P.(MD)No.3123 of 2020 (2/4)

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Dated: 04.10.2023

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