G.Venkatesan v. The Tahsildar

O R D E R The writ petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus seeking a direction to consider a representation dated 09.03.2023 seeking mutation of patta in favour of the petitioners.

¶2There are as many as six petitioners and they have jointly purchased, the lands at Survey No.437/2A, 437/2B and 437/2C Anumanthanpatti Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. The total area of the lands were 16 ares, 23.50 ares and 20 ares, respectively. They had purchased the same by a registered sale deed, dated 29.04.2022 registered as document No.979 of 2022 in the Jurisdictional Sub Registrar Office.

¶3The petitioners may file necessary application through online for mutation of patta and also pay necessary charges. From the date on which they do the same, a direction is given to the Tahsildar to issue notice to the petitioners examine the title deeds, make a spot inspection of the place, examine whether there are any rival claimants, whether the lands are identifiable and also if required, issue notice to the adjacent lands owners and thereafter, take a considered decision to do the necessary needful as sought for in the application. The entire exercise must be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of the application made by the petitioner herein.

¶4With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

13.04.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC : Yes / No RM To The Tahsildar Uthamapalayam Taluk, Uthamapalayam, Theni.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J. RM (2/2)

13.04.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.04.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN 1.G.Venkatesan 2.P.Gunasekaran 3.P.Balu 4.P.Baskaran 5.K.Selvam 6.K.Sumathy ... Petitioners Vs. The Tahsildar Uthamapalayam Taluk, Uthamapalayam, Theni. ... Respondent PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider and pass final orders on the petitioners' representation / statutory application, dated 09.03.2023 under Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act, 1983 and mutate the patta in favour of the petitioners. For Petitioners : Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff For Respondent : Mr.N.Muthu Vijayan Special Government Pleader