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V.Sethuraman v. The Tahsildar

Madras HC16 Aug 2024WP(MD)/19583/2024

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, directed the Tahsildar and Village Administrative Officer to issue patta for Survey no.155/5 in Kallikudi Village after a partition deed between the petitioner and his brother. The court stipulated a six-week timeline for the order and required opportunity to both parties.

What did the court decide?

Direction to respondents to grant patta within six weeks and afford opportunity to the petitioner and his brother.

V.Sethuraman Vs The Tahsildar — Landlord and Tenant | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.(MD) No.19583 of 2024

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 16.08.2024

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA

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W.P.(MD) No.19583 of 2024

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V.Sethuraman .. Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District. 2.The Village Administrative Officer, Kallikudi Village Bit I, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant patta for the property in Survey no.155/5 an extent of 532 sq.fts in Kallikudi Village, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 16.08.2023 within a period stipulated time by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Haja Mohideen

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For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

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The present writ petition has been filed for a mandamus to direct the the respondents for issuance of patta in respect of property in Survey no.155/5 measuring an extent of 532 sq.fts in Kallikudi Village, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 16.08.2023.

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The grievance of the petitioner is that to date, steps have not been taken by the respondents to issue individual patta in favour of the petitioner taking into account the partition that has been entered into between the petitioner and his brother on 17.03.2011 under a registered partition deed. Tha patta continues to be in the joint name of the petitioner and his brother.

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Considering the above request and taking note of the partition that has been effected, the 1^st respondent is directed to take steps to grant

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patta after affording an opportunity to the petitioner as well as his brother. The petitioner shall produce all the documents so as to enable the 1^st respondent to take steps for issuance of patta. The 1^st respondent shall pass orders within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

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With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands allowed. No

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costs.

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16.08.2024

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

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1.The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District.

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2.The Village Administrative Officer, Kallikudi Village Bit I, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.(MD) No.19583 of 2024

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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16.08.2024

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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V.Sethuraman v. The Tahsildar

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