1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.09.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)Nos.11273 to 11275 of 2011 A.Ramiah .. Petitioner in W.P(MD)No.11273 of 2011 A.Thambiraj .. Petitioner in W.P(MD)No.11274 of 2011 A.Rakkammal .. Petitioner in W.P(MD)No.11275 of 2011 Vs. 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District. 2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District. 3.The Firka Surveyor, Survey Department, Taluk Office, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District. .. Respondents in all W.Ps PRAYER in W.P(MD)No.11273 of 2011: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey the lands of the petitioner total extent of 0-81-0 in S.No.1219/1c, 1219/3c, 1219/6B, 1219/1B2 at Kookal Village in view of the petitioner's representations dated 07.06.2011, 14.06.2011 and 20.09.2011. PRAYER in W.P(MD)No.11274 of 2011: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey the lands of the petitioner total extent of 0.74.0 in S.No.1236/3E, 1236/4B at Kookal Village in view of the petitioner's representations dated 07.06.2011, 14.06.2011 and 20.09.2011. PRAYER in W.P(MD)No.11275 of 2011: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey the lands of the petitioner total extent of 0.81.0 in S.No.1219/1B, 1219/3B, 1219/5B, 1220/6A at Kookal Village in view of the petitioner's representations dated 07.06.2011, 14.06.2011 and 20.09.2011. For Petitioners : Mr.D.Senthil For Respondents : Mr.R.Anandha Raj Government Advocate https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 O R D E R The Writ Petitions have been filed to direct the respondents to survey the lands of the petitioners to an extent of 0.81.0 in S.No.1219/1c, 1219/3c, 1219/6B, 1219/1B2, an extent of 0.74.0 in S.No.1236/3E, 1236/4B and an extent of 0.81.0 in S.No.1219/1B, 1219/3B, 1219/5B, 1220/6A at Kookal Village in view of the petitioners' representations dated 07.06.2011, 14.06.2011 and 20.09.2011. 2. Heard Mr.D.Senthil, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr.R.Anandha Raj, learned Government Advocate, who takes notice for the respondents. 3. By consent, the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final hearing. 4. The petitioners state that they are released bonded labourers and they are enjoying some property granted by the Government. The petitioners claim that they were issued patta by the competent authority on 20.09.2010, 17.02.2011 and on 17.02.2011 respectively. They have also made certain payments for the purpose of surveying the lands allotted by the authorities. In this regard, the petitioners have made representations on 07.06.2011, 14.06.2011 and 20.09.2011 to the respondents. Since no action has been taken up so far, the petitioners have come forward with the Writ Petitions for the above stated relief. 5. Without going into the merits of the petitioners' claim, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioners' representations, dated 07.06.2011, 14.06.2011 and 20.09.2011, on its own merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If any third party will be affected by the nature of the relief sought for by the petitioner or by any order to be passed, the authority shall hear such person to avoid the allegations of violation of principles of natural justice. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's claim. 6. With the above direction, the Writ Petitions are disposed of. No Costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Crl.Side) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3 To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District. 2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District. 3.The Firka Surveyor, Survey Department, Taluk Office, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District. +3cc's to Mr.D.Senthil, Advocate, Sr.Nos.34137, 34138 and 34139 +one cc to Special Government Pleader, Sr.No. 34344 W.P.(MD)Nos.11273 to 11275 of 2011 29.09.2011 pm SMA/18.10.2011/8C/3P https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/