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P.Subramanian v. the District Revenue Officer

Madras HC3 Oct 2023WP(MD)/3186/2017

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The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking restoration of patta rights. The Court held that previous directions existed and directed respondents to complete the enquiry on merits within six months.

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Respondents directed to proceed with enquiry and pass final orders on merits within six months from date of receipt of order.

P.Subramanian Vs the District Revenue Officer — Property and Title | Madras HC (2023)

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WP(MD)No.3186 of 2017

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 03.10.2023

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI

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WP(MD)No.3186 of 2017 and WMP(MD)No.2535 of 2017

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P.Sburamanian ... Petitioner

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1.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer, Tuiticorin District.

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2.The Tahsildar, Tiruchendur Taluk Office, Tiruchendur Post, Tuticorin District.

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3.The Executive Officer (In-charge), The Kalathiswar Temple, Semmarikulam Village, Nangaimozhi, Meignanapuram Post, Tiruchendur Taluk, Tuiticorin District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 1^st respondent to restore the patta No. 1592 dated 13.05.1974 in the name of the petitioner and other joint owners by

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cancelling the patta number 12 granted in favour of the 3^rd respondent during UDR scheme in respect of the survey numbers.205/1, 205/3, 205/4, 206, 207/2 of the total extent of 5 acres 06 cents which is situated at Semmarikulam Village, Tiruchendur Taluk, Tuiticorin District.

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For petitioner : Mr.M.Saravanakumar For Respondent : Mr.M.Sarangan, Nos.1 & 2 Additional Government Pleader For Respondent : Mr.M.Muthu Geethaiyan, No.3

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed for a writ of mandamus directing the 1^st respondent to restore the patta No.1592 dated 13.05.1974 in the name of the petitioner and other joint owners by cancelling the patta number 12 granted in favour of the 3^rd respondent during UDR scheme in respect of the survey numbers. 205/1, 205/3, 205/4, 206, 207/2 of the total extent of 5 acres 06 cents which is situated at Semmarikulam Village, Tiruchendur Taluk, Tuiticorin District.

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2.When the writ petition is taken up for hearing, it is reported that already a direction has been issued by this Court by order dated 16.09.2014 to the petitioner to work out the remedy before the respondents in WP(MD)No.14308 of 2013.

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3.The learned Counsel appearing for the 3^rd respondent by referring the reliefs sought for by the petitioner submits that the petitioner has sought for an interim injunction only to an extent of 2 acres 59 cents, whereas, the main prayer is to restore the patta to an extent of 5 acres 96 cents in various numbers.

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4.Since this Court has already issued a direction in WP(MD)No.14308 of 2013, the respondents shall proceed with the enquiry and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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1.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer, Tuiticorin District.

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2.The Tahsildar, Tiruchendur Taluk Office, Tiruchendur Post, Tuticorin District.

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3.The Executive Officer (In-charge), The Kalathiswar Temple, Semmarikulam Village, Nangaimozhi, Meignanapuram Post, Tiruchendur Taluk, Tuiticorin District.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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