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Ramamoorthy v. the Commissioner of Survey and Settlement

Madras HC18 Oct 2024WP/30359/2024

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Petitioner sought cancellation of a patta issued to the fifth respondent over land purchased by his father in 1939 and issuance of patta in his name. The writ petition was disposed of with a direction to the third respondent to consider the representation on merits within 12 weeks after notice.

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Direction to third respondent to consider representation dated 05.02.2024 and pass final order on merits within 12 weeks, after notice; no costs.

Ramamoorthy Vs the Commissioner of Survey and Settlement — Property and Title | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.No.30359 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 18.10.2024

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR

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W.P No.30359 of 2024

Ramamoorthy

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Survey and Settlement, Land Development Scheme, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai.

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2.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Chengalpattu District.

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3.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the Collectorate, Chengalpattu District.

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4.The Thasildar, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu District.

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5.M.Jaya ...Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3^rd respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 05.02.2024 and consequently direct the 3^rd respondent to cancel the patta No.608 stands in the names of 5^th respondent and issue fresh patta in the name of petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Thenrajan

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For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran for R1 to R4 Special Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the third respondent to consider his representation dated 05.02.2024 seeking cancellation of the patta issued in favour of the fifth respondent and others in respect of 0.64 cents of the land situated in S.No.342/10A, Nellikuppam Village, Chengalpattu District.

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2. According to the petitioner, his father Adhi Kesavalu Naidu purchased 0.64 cents out of total extent 1 acre 4 cents in S.No.342/10A under a registered sale deed dated 20.07.1939. However, the official respondents

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issued patta in favour of number of persons including the fifth respondent for the above mentioned property. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation on 05.02.2024 before the third respondent seeking cancellation of the patta issued in favour of the private parties and issuance of patta in his name and the same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner is before this

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Court.

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3. Mr.Mr.A.Selvendran, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents 1 to 4 would submit that the representation of the petitioner will be considered, on its own merits, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

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4. In view of the same, without going into the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to issue a direction to the third respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 05.02.2024 and pass final order, on its own merits, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order, after issuing necessary notice to the petitioner, fifth respondent and other interested parties.

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5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No

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costs.

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Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order dna

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1.The Commissioner of Survey and Settlement, Land Development Scheme, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai.

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2.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Chengalpattu District.

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3.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the Collectorate, Chengalpattu District.

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4.The Thasildar, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu District.

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S.SOUNTHAR, J. dna

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