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Malar v. The Tahsildar

Madras HC9 Aug 2024WP(MD)/19215/2024

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What is this about?

This is a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The petitioner, having obtained a right to land via a Lok Adalat decree, filed an online application for patta issuance. The respondent failed to process it despite representation. The court issued a writ of mandamus to process the application within six weeks.

What did the court decide?

Writ of Mandamus issued directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's online application for patta and pass orders within six weeks.

Malar Vs The Tahsildar — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.(MD) No.19215 of 2024

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 09.08.2024

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA

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W.P.(MD) No.19215 of 2024

Malar

.. Petitioner

Vs.

The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District. .. Respondent

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Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 18.06.2024 for issuance of Patta to the petitioner in respect of the property bearing in S.No.68/12, to an extent of 1930½ sq. feet, S.No.17/4, of an extent of 8¾ cents, and S.No.67/11, of an extent of 7½ cents situate at Anaiyur Bit - II Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District in the light of the Lok Adalat Settlement decree dated 11.08.2014 made in O.S.No.215 of 2008 on the file of the Court of the Subordinate Judge, Madurai within a stipulated period as that may fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Saravanan For Respondent : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

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Under a Lok Adalat settlement decree dated 11.08.2014, in O.S.No.215 of 2008 on the file of the Sub-Court, Madurai, the lands comprised in S.No.68/12 - 1930½ sq. feet; S.No.17/4 - 8¾ cents; and S.No.67/11 - 7½ cents in Anaiyur Bit - II Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District were allotted to the petitioner. The petitioner has made an online application to the respondent for grant of patta on 18.06.2024. However, the respondent has not processed the same and a representation was given to the appellate authority viz., the Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai, which was also forwarded to the respondent. However, no steps have been taken to date. Hence, the petitioner has moved this writ petition.

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Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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W.P.(MD) No.19215 of 2024

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Considering the above facts and taking note of the fact that the online application has been made as early as on 18.06.2024 and the Revenue Divisional Officer concerned has also directed compliance, which compliance has not been done to date, there shall be a mandamus issued to the respondent herein to consider the online application of the petitioner and pass orders within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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09.08.2024

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes

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abr To The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District.

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W.P.(MD) No.19215 of 2024

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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abr

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W.P.(MD) No.19215 of 2024

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Dated: 09.08.2024

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