Writ of mandamus seeking rectification of erroneous extent (25.50 ares instead of 79 3/4 cents) in joint patta for Survey No.588/5, Levinjipuram Village. Government Advocate informed that enquiry was initiated; court directed respondents to conduct enquiry and pass orders on merits.
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W.P.(MD)No.28653 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 02.12.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N.MALA
W.P.(MD)No.28653 of 2024
Regin Rajan Doss ... Petitioner
/Vs./
1.The Revenue Divisional Office, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.
2.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents
PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to consider and dispose the petitioner's representation dated 12.08.2024 within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court and to rectify the error with regard to the extent of land in the patta for the Survey No.588/5 to an extent of 79 3/4 cents of Levinjipuram Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District within a time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.T.Ramesh Raja For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate
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ORDER
This Writ Petition is filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus
directing the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 12.08.2024 seeking for a rectification of error in the patta with regard to the extent of land in Survey No.588/5 to an extent of 79 3/4 cents of Levinjipuram Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District within a time frame fixed by this Court.
2 . By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
3 . The petitioner, as the owner of the land in S.No588/5 to an extent of 79 3/4 cents of Levinjipuram Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, attempted to get individual patta in his name. At that time, he came to know that in the joint patta the entire extent of the land in survey number was erroneously mentioned as 25.50 ares. The petitioner approached the respondents to rectify the error and issue new patta number in his favour. The petitioner also sent a representation on 12.08.2024. As the respondents did not act on the petitioner's
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representation, the petitioner filed the above Writ Petition for the aforesaid relief.
4. The learned Government Advocate on instructions submits that
in pursuance of the petitioner's representation, an enquiry has already
been initiated.
5 . Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.
6 . In view of the submission of the learned Government Advocate,
the respondents are directed to conduct the enquiry and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law.
7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No
costs.
02.12.2024
Index : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No CM
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TO:
2.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
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N.MALA, J.
CM
Order made in W.P.(MD)No.28653 of 2024
Dated:
02.12.2024
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the second respondent should be directed to consider the petitioner's representation seeking rectification of an erroneous land extent in the patta for Survey No.588/5.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Regin Rajan Doss
The Revenue Divisional Office, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District
The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District
N.Mala
As recorded by the court registry
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