Petitioner sought mandamus directing the Tahsildar to issue patta for Survey No.202/2, P.Nadukattur Village. The court found no application had been made and no fee paid, so the petition could not be entertained; it dismissed the writ with liberty to apply properly.
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W.P.(MD) No.434 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 08.01.2025
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE N.MALA
W.P.(MD) No.434 of 2025
G.Ramamoorthy ... Petitioner
Vs.
The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District. ... Respondent
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to issue patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.202/2, an extent of 9504 sq.ft. situated at P.Nadukattur Village, Pudur Post, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2024.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugan
For Respondent : Mr.R.Raghavendran Government Advocate (Civil Side)
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O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to issue a patta in the name of the petitioner for the property comprised in Survey No.202/2, measuring an extent of 9504 sq. ft., situated at P.Nadukattur Village, Pudur Post, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2024.
08.01.2025
Index: Yes/ No Neutral Citation: Yes / No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order
JEN
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Copy To:
The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
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N.MALA, J.
JEN
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a writ of mandamus can be issued for grant of patta when the petitioner has not filed any patta application or paid the requisite fee.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
G.Ramamoorthy
The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District
N.Mala
As recorded by the court registry
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