1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.07.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.8276 of 2011 Saroja .. Petitioner Vs. The Commissioner of Corporation, Thoothukudi Corporation, Thoothukudi. .. Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.12.2010 and consequently direct the respondent to change the property tax and other taxes in the name of the petitioner who is the current owner instead of the previous owner Muthulakshmi for the property in Ward No.24, Door No.53, Ratchanyapuram, Thoothukudi. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Sankaranarayanan For Respondent : Mr.TR.Janarthanam Additional Government Pleader. ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.12.2010 and consequently direct the respondent to change the property tax and other taxes in the name of the petitioner who is the current owner instead of the previous owner Muthulakshmi for the property in Ward No.24, Door No.53, Ratchanyapuram, Thoothukudi. 2. Heard Mr.V.Sankaranarayanan, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.TR.Janarthanam, learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondent. 3. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 4. The respondent has made a representation on 08.10.2010 to the respondent seeking correction in the property tax and other tax assessment in the name of the petitioner instead of the previous owner Muthulakshmi in respect of the property above mentioned. 5. Considering the nature of relief sought for in the writ petition, the respondent is directed to consider the said representation of the petitioner dated 08.12.2010, on its own merits and in accordance with law. 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 dispose the same 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 The Commissioner of Corporation, Thoothukudi Corporation, Thoothukudi. +1cc to Mr.V.Sankaranarayan, Advocate SR.No.24701 W.P(MD)No.8276 of 2011 26.07.2011 ssl PA/05.08.2011/2P/3C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/