Periyazhagan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

ORDER The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, is suo motu added as the 5th respondent in this writ petition. The learned Special Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the impleaded 5th respondent.

¶2This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the 2nd respondent to issue patta in favour of the petitioner pursuant to the patta transfer order that was passed on 14.02.2014 in favour of the petitioner.

¶3When the matter came up for hearing on 15.11.2023, this Court passed the following order: "This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the second respondent to issue patta in the name of the petitioner pursuant to the patta transfer order passed by the second respondent through proceedings dated 14.02.2014.

¶2The learned Special Government Pleader shall take instructions in this case and ascertain as to why the patta was not issued in favour of the petitioner inspite of patta transfer order that was passed in the year 2014.

¶3Post this case under the caption 'For orders' on 24.11.2023."

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¶5It is quite apparent from the above report that the patta transfer order dated 14.02.2014 passed by the Zonal Tahsildar is not available on records. That apart, the petitioner is stated to be in possession and enjoyment of the property. It is also clear that originally, in the revenue records, the name of one Azhagu was mentioned and thereafter, by virtue of the patta transfer order passed on 28.11.2000, it was transferred to the name of one Veeraiah. According to the report, it continues to stand in the name of Veeraiah. In view of the same, the Tahsildar has suggested that the request made by the petitioner can be considered as an appeal under UDR and orders can be passed.

¶6In view of the above, there shall be a direction to the petitioner to make a fresh representation before the impleaded 5th respondent along with all the relevant records and also a copy of this order. The 5th respondent, on receipt of the same, shall conduct an enquiry and pass final orders within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of the representation from the petitioner. Depending upon the order passed by the impleaded 5th respondent, the issuance of patta in the name of the petitioner shall be followed up and granted.

¶7This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

24.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes ABR To

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District.

3.The Regional Deputy Tahsildar, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, 8, Manallur Group @ Kattukutipatti Village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District.

5.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District.

N.ANAND VENKATESH, J. ABR Dated : 24.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.11.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH and W.M.P.(MD) No.19530 of 2021 Periyazhagan .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District. 2.The Tahsildar, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District. 3.The Regional Deputy Tahsildar, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District. 4.Village Administrative Officer, 8, Manallur Group @ Kattukutipatti Village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District. 5.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District. .. Respondents [R5 – suo motu impleaded vide order dated 24.11.2023 in W.P.(MD) No.20427 of 2021] Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to direct the 2nd respondent to issue patta in the petitioner's favour based on the 3rd respondent's patta transferred order in ep.K.jh.g.kh.vz;.568/2014 dated 14.02.2014 and consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.09.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Thangapandi For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader