WP(C) 2186/2011 BEFORE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.P. KATAKEY Heard Mr. SU Mazumdar, learned counsel for the petitioners as well as Mrs. HM Ph ukan, learned State Counsel appearing for the respondents. The petitioners by the present petition have prayed for a direction to the respo ndent No.3 for mutating his name in the revenue record and to issue a periodic p atta. Mr. Mazumdar, learned counsel has submitted that he has yet to file an applicati on before the Sub-Deputy Collector/Circle Officer seeking mutation of his name i n the revenue record. The petitioners, without filing proper application before the appropriate author ity, have filed the present petition praying for directing the Deputy Commission er for mutating his name in the revenue record and to issue periodic patta, whic h prayer cannot be allowed. However, the petitioners may approach the appropriate authority seeking mutation in the revenue record and if such application is filed, the authority shall con sider the same in accordance with law and pass necessary order after hearing all the concerned parties. The writ petition is accordingly dismissed with the above observation. No costs .