1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.08.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P.(MD)No.9787 of 2011 S.Sakthivel @ Sakthiyan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Madurai District,Madurai. 2. The Tahsildar, Madurai South,Madurai. ... Respondents PRAYER:Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.08.2011 and grant patta in T.S.No.1443 in Door No.20-A & B in Ondymuthu Maistry Street, South Veli Street, Madurai-625 001 within the stipulated time. For Petitioner ... No Representation For Respondents ... Mr.M.Govindan Special Government Pleader. ORDER The writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.08.2011 and grant patta in T.S.No.1443 in Door No.20-A & B in Ondymuthu Maistry Street, South Veli Street, Madurai-625 001 within the stipulated time. 2. At the time of hearing, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. 3. Heard Mr.M.Govindan, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents. 4. The petitioner has made a representation to the respondent on 03.08.2011 for grant of patta. Since the said representation has not been considered so far, the writ petition has been filed by the petitioner. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 5. Without going into the merits of the petitioner's claim, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 03.08.2011 on its own merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible. If by the action taken 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. 6. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(T&P) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar To: 1. The District Collector, Madurai District,Madurai. 2. The Tahsildar, Madurai South,Madurai. W.P.(MD)No.9787 of 2011 29.08.2011 ssl PA/08.09.2011/2P/3C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/