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A.S.Ghouse v. the District Collector

Madras HC26 Feb 2025WP/6331/2025

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, W.P.No.6331 of 2025 (decided 26.02.2025, N. Anand Venkatesh, J.): mandamus under Article 226 for transfer of patta (T.S.No.1197/1B3A, Ward 2, Block 14, Tirupathur Village) from deceased grandfather to legal heirs of father named in Settlement Deed dated 02.02.1981; representation dated 02.11.2024 to Tahsildar, Tirupattur unconsidered; petition disposed with directions to file online application and for Tahsildar to pass orders within six weeks; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with directions: petitioner to make an online application before the 2nd respondent (Tahsildar, Tirupattur) with all necessary particulars; the 2nd respondent to act upon the online application and pass appropriate orders within six weeks of its receipt. No costs. ¶22

A.S.Ghouse Vs the District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 26.02.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH

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W.P.No.6331 of 2025

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A.S.Ghouse ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The District Collector, The District Collector Office, Collectorate, Government Garden, Tirupattur District 635 601.

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2.The Tahsildar, Tirupattur Taluk Office, Tirupattur - 635 601. ... Respondents

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 and 2 respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02/11/2024 that the patta standing in favour of the petitioner's late grandfather may be transferred in the name or legal heirs of the petitioner's late father namely Syed Afsar Basha Mathani pertaining to the land situated in T.S.No.1197/1B3A Ward 2, Block 14, Tirupathur Village, Tirupathur District.

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

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For Petitioner : Ms.N.Nasreen Fathima For Respondents : Mr.S.Jayachandran

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Government Advocate

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O R D E R

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This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 2^nd respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner dated 02.11.2024, wherein, the petitioner is seeking for transfer of patta in his name with respect to the subject property.

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2.Heard Ms.N.Nasreen Fathima, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.S.Jayachandran, learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of respondents.

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3.The petitioner is claiming right and title over the subject property by virtue of a registered Settlement Deed dated 02.02.1981 which was executed in favour of the petitioner's father. Thereafter, the father of the petitioner died leaving behind the petitioner and other legal heirs. The Town Survey Land Register stood in the name of the grandfather of the petitioner and others. The petitioner wanted the patta to be transferred in the name of the legal heirs. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.

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

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4.The petitioner is directed to make an online application before the 2^nd respondent with all the necessary particulars. The 2^nd respondent on receipt of the same shall act upon the online application and pass appropriate orders, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of online application from the petitioner.

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5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs.

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26.02.2025

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Internet : Yes Index : Yes Speaking Order / Non Speaking Order ssr

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1.The District Collector, The District Collector Office, Collectorate, Government Garden, Tirupattur District 635 601.

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2.The Tahsildar, Tirupattur Taluk Office, Tirupattur - 635 601.

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