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Thangavel v. Member Secretary / Additional Commissioner

Mandamus – Boomi Dhana Patta

Madras HC7 Mar 2025WP(MD)/10550/2024

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Boomi Dhana Patta cancellation; Thangavel v. Tamil Nadu Boomi Dhana Board and Land Reformation; Tahsildar Ottanchathiram Taluk Dindigul; S.No.85/1 Kalanjipatti Village; representation dated 16.02.2024; enquiry with personal hearing; final orders within eight weeks; Article 226 writ of mandamus; W.P.(MD) No.10550 of 2024; disposed without going into merits; no costs.

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Direction to the second respondent to conduct an enquiry on the petitioner's representation dated 16.02.2024, afford a personal hearing, and pass final orders in accordance with law and on merits within eight weeks; writ petition disposed of with no costs; connected miscellaneous petition closed. ¶22

Thangavel Vs Member Secretary / Additional… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD) No.10550 of 2024

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 07.03.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI

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W.P.(MD) No.10550 of 2024 and W.M.P(MD)No.9468 of 2024

Thangavel

... Petitioner

vs.

1.The Member Secretary/Additional Commissioner,

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Tamil Nadu Boomi Dhana Board and Land Reformation, Chepakkam, Chennai-600 005.

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2.The Tahsildar, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 16.02.2024 for not to cancel the Boomi Dhana Patta given by the first respondent and consequently, direct the respondents not to disturb the petitioner's peaceful possession in S.No.85/1 situated at Kalanjipatti Village, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District, without due process of law.

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For Petitioner : Mr.T.Ramasamy

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For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate

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W.P.(MD) No.10550 of 2024

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ORDER

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The petitioner has filed the present writ petition seeking a direction to the respondents to not cancel the Boomi Dhana Patta issued by the first respondent. The petitioner has already made a detailed representation to the respondents on 16.02.2024.

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2.It would suffice to disposal of the writ petition, without going into the merits of the matter, by directing the second respondent to conduct an enquiry based on the petitioner's representation, afford an opportunity to the petitioner by way of personal hearing to advance submissions and file necessary documents and thereafter, the second respondent shall pass final orders on the petitioner's requisition dated 16.02.2024, in accordance with law and on merits, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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3.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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