Pitchammal v. The Revisional Authority/
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition challenging revenue order deleting petitioner's name and recording respondents. High Court noted uncertainty over title due to lack of specific reference in gift deed and superficial sale deed regarding pathway. Dismissed writ, leaving title determination to competent civil Court and restraining revenue authorities until suit concludes.
What did the court decide?
The state of flux remains; revenue authorities restrained from further orders pending civil suit outcome.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD)No.6763 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 12.12.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH
W.P.(MD)No.6763 of 2020 and W.M.P.(MD).No.6145 of 2020
Pitchammal
... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The Revisional Authority/ District Revenue Officer, Collectorate,
Tirunelveli – 627 009.
- 2.The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi – 627 414, Tirunelveli District.
- 3.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Radhapuram – 627 111.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ court can determine title or ownership over Survey No.499/1D in the absence of a clear title document.
Whether the revenue order cancelling the petitioner's patta should be allowed given the pending civil suit on the same tract of land.
Whether the revenue authorities should be restrained from passing further orders on the subject matter until the civil suit is disposed of.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Pitchammal
- respondent
The Revisional Authority/ District Revenue Officer, Collectorate, Tirunelveli
- respondent
The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi
- respondent
The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk
- respondent
E. Gopalakrishnan
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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