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Singakutti Ambalam v. The District Collector

Madras HC25 Sept 2024WP(MD)/22868/2024

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court issued a writ of mandamus directing the petitioner to submit an online application for patta within two weeks. The respondents were ordered to issue the patta within three weeks of receiving the application.

What did the court decide?

Direction to petitioner to make an online application in two weeks; direction to respondents to issue patta within three weeks of receiving the application.

Singakutti Ambalam Vs The District Collector — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.(MD) No.22868 of 2024

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 25.09.2024

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA

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W.P.(MD) No.22868 of 2024

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Mr.Singakutti Ambalam

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.. Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The District Collector, The District Collectorate, Madurai District.

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2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai.

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3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildhar Office, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. .. Respondents

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Prayer:Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,

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praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to

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issue patta in petitioner's name with respect to the property measuring an

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extent of 1 acre situated in Survey No.58/2B, A.Valayapatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai, on the basis of her representation dated 16.08.2024 within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Manoharan For Respondent : Mr.P.Thambidurai, Government Advocate

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ORDER

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This writ petition is filed for a Mandamus directing the respondents to issue patta in petitioner's name with respect to the property measuring an extent of 1 acre situated in Survey No.58/2B, A.Valayapatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai, on the basis of her representation dated 16.08.2024.

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2.It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner's land had been surveyed and measured pursuant to the order of this Court in W.P(MD)No.27309 of 2023 and Cont.P(MD).No.1137 of 2024. The petitioner had made necessary representations to the respondents to issue patta in respect of the petition mentioned property on 16.08.2024.

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However, the same has not been processed and hence, the present writ petition is filed.

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Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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4.On perusal of the records would show that the petitioner had

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approached the revenue authorities for surveying and demarcating the land and the same has also been ordered and completed. The petitioner is now sought for grant of patta, after the survey and demarcation of the property.

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5.The learned Government Advocate, on instructions, would submit that the petitioner has not made an application online. If the petitioner submits an application through online, the same has to be considered within the time stipulated by this Court.

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6.Considering the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the petitioner to made an application online to the respondents within a

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period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of such application, the respondents are directed to issue patta within a period of three weeks therefrom.

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7.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands allowed. No

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costs.

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25.09.2024

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes Ns To 1.The District Collector, The District Collectorate, Madurai District.

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2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai.

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3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildhar Office, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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Dated: 25.09.2024

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