Research › Search › Judgment

Madras High Court · body

2022 DIGILAW 2780 (MAD)

P. Rajendran v. District Collector, Thiruvallur

2022-08-17

M.DHANDAPANI

body2022
JUDGMENT (Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.07.2022 to issue patta in the name of petitioner.) 1. This writ petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.07.2022 and issue patta in the name of petitioner. 2. The case of the petitioner is that he is in occupation of the residential premises in the land measuring an extent of 924 sq.ft. situated at Nos.25 and 26 comprised in Survey No.783, Bharat Ratna Rajeev Nagar, Korattur Village, Ambattur Taluk, Thiruvallur District. The land is classified as "Maikkal Promboke" in the Government records. Since 2005, the petitioner has been in possession and enjoyment of the aforesaid property. Seeking for issuance of patta, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 19.07.2022 to the respondents . However, till date, the said representation was not considered by the respondents. Hence, the present Writ Petition. 3. Though very many grounds have been raised in this Writ Petition, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that it would suffice if this Court issues direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.07.2022 and pass appropriate orders on merits within a particular time frame to be fixed by this Court. 4. The learned Government Advocate for respondents has no objection for said order being passed. 5. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. 6. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to consider the said representation of the petitioner dated 19.07.2022 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law and as per the scheme in existence, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as aggrieved persons, if any, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 7. With the above observations and direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.