The High Court of Madras directed the Revenue Divisional Officer to dispose of a representation challenging a legal heir certificate within 12 weeks, following a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution.
Directed Revenue Divisional Officer to consider representation, issue notice, hear parties, and dispose on merits within 12 weeks.
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W.P.No.5805 of 2021
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 07.06.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
W.P.No.5805 of 2021 and
W.M.P.No.10084 of 2021
J.Venkataramana
.... Petitioner
Vs
.... Respondents
Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2018 and cancel the legal heir certificate Ni.Mu.Aa6 No.32567/2008 dated 25.08.2008 issued by the third respondent.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.V.Sanjeev Kumar For R1 to R3 : Mr.E.Vijay Anand Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction directing the
first respondent to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 25.08.2018 and dispose of the same.
perused the materials available on record.
North Chennai, is directed to consider the representation submitted by
the petitioner, after issuance of notice to the petitioner as well as the counter party, if any, and give an opportunity of hearing to them, and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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No costs.
07.06.2024
Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No Lpp To
Copy to :
The Revenue Divisional Officer, North Chennai.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Revenue Divisional Officer is directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation challenging the legal heir certificate within a specific timeframe.
J.Venkataramana
The District Collector, Chennai District, Chennai
The Tahsildar, Perambur, Purasaiwalkam Taluk, Chennai
The Tahsildar, Tondairpet Taluk, Chennai
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
As recorded by the court registry
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