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F.W.H.Sengutuvan v. Commissioenr of Land Administration

Madras HC13 Jun 2024WP/12991/2024

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What is this about?

In a writ petition, the petitioner sought a direction to assign lands and grant patta. The court directed the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2024 on its merits, following due procedure, within two months, ensuring water bodies are not disturbed if applicable.

What did the court decide?

Direction to first respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2024 on merits with hearing opportunity within two months.

F.W.H.Sengutuvan Vs Commissioenr of Land Administration — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P. No.12991 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 13.06.2024

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR

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W.P.No.12991 of 2024 and W.M.P. No.14161 of 2024

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F.W.H.Senguttuvan Founder/President Zion Way of Life Trust 1, Jerusalem Street, Thandurai Pattabiram, Chennai - 600 072

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... Petitioner

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1.Commissioner of Land Administration Land Administration Department 2nd Floor, Ezhilagam, Chepauk Chennai - 600 005

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2.The District Collector Thiruvallur District Thiruvallur - 602 001

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3.The District Revenue Officer Thiruvallur District Thiruvallur - 602 001

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4.The Thasildar Avadi, Pattabiram Chennai - 600 072 ... Respondents

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W.P. No.12991 of 2024

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Prayer

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to assign the said lands in favour of the petitioner society and consequently to grant patta for the said lands in the name of the petitioner society as per petitioner representation dated 14.02.2024.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunagiri

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For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran Spl. Govt. Pleader for R1 to R4

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O R D E R

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This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the respondents to assign lands in favour of the petitioner society and consequently for a direction to grant patta for the said lands in the name of the petitioner society as per petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2024.

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2. The grievance of the petitioner is that he has given a representation

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dated 14.02.2024 for re-classification and assignment of lands, however, no

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orders have been passed. The learned Special Government Pleader, appearing

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for the respondents would submit that orders will be passed by the first respondent on its own merits.

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3. Considering the limited scope of the relief sought, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 14.02.2024 on its own merits and strictly in accordance with law, by giving an opportunity of being heard to the petitioner, and dispose of the same within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the first respondent finds that the land is really a water body, the authorities have to ensure that such water body is not disturbed.

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4. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. However,

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there is no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected writ miscellaneous petition is closed.

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13.06.2024 Speaking order / Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No Neutral Citation : Yes / No Asr

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1.Commissioner of Land Administration Land Administration Department 2nd Floor, Ezhilagam, Chepauk Chennai - 600 005

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2.The District Collector Thiruvallur District Thiruvallur - 602 001

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3.The District Revenue Officer Thiruvallur District Thiruvallur - 602 001

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4.The Thasildar Avadi, Pattabiram Chennai - 600 072

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5.The Government Pleader High Court, Madras

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W.P. No.12991 of 2024

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N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.

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Asr

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W.P.No.12991 of 2024 and W.M.P. No.14161 of 2024

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13.06.2024

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