1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.09.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)Nos.9924 and 9925 of 2011 and M.P(MD)Nos.1 and 1 of 2011 W.P(MD)No.9924 of 2011 Selvam ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai. 2.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District. .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.07.2011 for grant of Patta in respect of the property bearing Door No.3/291-B situated in Survey No.70/1 at Nayakkanpatti Village, Kallandhiri Post, Madurai District in the light of G.O.Ms.No.854 (Revenue Department) dated 30.12.2006. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Balasundharam For Respondents: Mr.M.Govindan, Special Govt. Pleader ***** W.P(MD)No.9925 of 2011 R.Vazhivittal ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai. 2.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District. .. Respondents https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.07.2011 for grant of Patta in respect of the property bearing Door No.3/291-C situated in Survey No.70/1 at Nayakkanpatti Village, Kallandhiri Post, Madurai District in the light of G.O.Ms.No.854 (Revenue Department) dated 30.12.2006. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Balasundharam For Respondents: Mr.M.Govindan, Special Govt. Pleader ***** COMMON ORDER W.P(MD)No.9924 of 2011 has been filed by the petitioner praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.07.2011 for grant of Patta in respect of the property bearing Door No.3/291- B situated in Survey No.70/1 at Nayakkanpatti Village, Kallandhiri Post, Madurai District in the light of G.O.Ms.No.854 (Revenue Department) dated 30.12.2006. 2. W.P(MD)No.9925 of 2011 has been filed by the petitioner praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.07.2011 for grant of Patta in respect of the property bearing Door No.3/291- C situated in Survey No.70/1 at Nayakkanpatti Village, Kallandhiri Post, Madurai District in the light of G.O.Ms.No.854 (Revenue Department) dated 30.12.2006. 3. Heard Mr.K.Balasundharam, learned Counsel appearing for the petitioners and Mr.M.Govindan, learned Special Government Pleader who takes notice for the respondents. 4. By consent, the writ petitions themselves are taken up for final disposal. 5. The petitioners seek grant of patta in terms of G.O.Ms.No.854 (Revenue Department) dated 30.12.2006 and have made representation dated 29.07.2011. 6. The learned Special Government Pleader states that the Authority will consider the claim of the petitioners on its own merits and in accordance with law. 7. Without going into the merits of the petitioners' claim, the second respondent/Tahsildar is directed to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 29.07.2011 on its own https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3 merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the right of any third party will be affected, it is necessary that the Authority should put such person on notice, so as to avoid the allegations of violation of principles of natural justice. It is made clear that this Court does not express any opinion about the merits of the petitioners' claim and the Authority shall decide the matter on its own merits. 8. With the above direction, the writ petitions are disposed of. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are also closed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(T&P) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai. 2.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District. +One Cc to Mr.Baalasundaram, Advocate, SR.No.29942 ssl rl/4c – 13.9.2011 W.P(MD)Nos.9924 and 9925 of 2011 and M.P(MD)Nos.1 and 1 of 2011 05.09.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/