R.Kandasamy v. the Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Grama Natham classification; HR & CE Department No Objection Certificate; writ of mandamus; registration of documents; patta application; re-survey and re-settlement error; temple land claim confined to S.No.348/2 (48 cents); Survey No.348/Re-Survey No.348/1; 1,710 square feet Villivakkam property; Konnur Village; Ayanavaram Taluk; Sub Registrar of Assurances Ambattur; Tahsildar Kilpauk; Arulmighu Sowmya Damodhara Perumal Thirukkovil; Executive Officer; without prejudice to temple's rights; Article 226 Constitution of India; disposed without costs.
What did the court decide?
The object of the mandamus was achieved: the petitioner was held not to require the temple Executive Officer's 'No Objection' to deal with Survey No.348/1 (1,710 sq ft); the fifth respondent (Sub Registrar) may entertain and register his documents if otherwise in order, and the Tahsildar (eighth respondent) may entertain the patta application and pass appropriate orders — all without prejudice to the temple's right to agitate any lawful claim over a portion of S.No.348/1. Writ petition disposed of in the above terms, with no costs.