1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.08.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.8959 of 2011 K.Bastin Kennedy .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Trichy-1, Trichy District. 2. The District Welfare Officer, District Harijan Welfare Office, District Collectorate, Trichy-1, Trichy District. 3. The Tahsildhar, Taluk Office, Trichy, Trichy District. 4. The Commissioner, Trichirappalli City Municipal Corporation, Cantonment, Trichy-1, Trichy District .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.07.2011 within a stipulated period. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Sundar For Respondents : Mr.M.Govindan Special Government Pleader for R.1 to R.3 : Mr.P.Srinivas for R.4 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.07.2011 within a stipulated period. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 2. Heard Mr.R.Sundar, learned Counsel for the petitioner, Mr.M.Govindna, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3 and Mr.P.Srinivas, who takes notice for the fourth respondent. 3. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal. 4. The petitioner seeks direction to consider his representation to correct the entry in the revenue records pertaining to his property. The petitioner states that no other rival claim has been made as against the petitioner. 5. In view of the nature of relief sought for by the petitioner, the first respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 23.07.2011, on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve 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 petitioner's 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 (P&A) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Trichy-1, Trichy District. 2. The District Welfare Officer, District Harijan Welfare Office, District Collectorate, Trichy-1, Trichy District. 3. The Tahsildhar, Taluk Office, Trichy, Trichy District. 4. The Commissioner, Trichirappalli City Municipal Corporation, Cantonment, Trichy-1, Trichy District. +1cc to Mr.R.Sundar, Advocate SR.No.27042 +1cc to Mr.P.Srinivas, Advocate Sr.No.27179 +1cc to The Special Government Pleader SR.No.27443 ssl akm/22.08.11 /2p-8c/ W.P(MD)No.8959 of 2011 10.08.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/