1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.08.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.8938 of 2011 N.Elangovan .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Karur District, Karur. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Karur District, Karur. 3. The Tahsildar, Aravakurichi Taluk, Karur District. .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 24.12.2010 within stipulated time. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Vijayakumar For Respondents : Mr.TR.Janarthanam Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.3 O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 24.12.2010 within stipulated time. 2. Heard Mr.R.Vijayakumar, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.TR.Janarthanam, learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents. 3. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal. 4. The petitioner states that he has purchased certain lands in Court auction and the sale was conducted by the District Revenue Officer/second respondent. The petitioner seeks transfer of patta in his name consequent to the sale and has made representation on 24.12.2010. Since the same has not been considered so far, the writ petition has been filed by the petitioner. 5. The learned Additional Government Pleader states that the authority will consider the same in accordance with law. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 6. Without going into the merits of the petitioner's claim, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.12.2010, if not already disposed of, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, 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 decide the matter on its own merits. 7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Deputy Registrar /True Copy/ Assistant Registrar To 1. The District Collector, Karur District, Karur. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Karur District, Karur. 3. The Tahsildar, Aravakurichi Taluk, Karur District. +1cc to Mr.R.Vijayakumar, Advocate, Sr.No.26965 +one cc to Special Government Pleader, Sr.No. 27440 W.P(MD)No.8938 of 2011 10.08.2011 ssl SMA/22.8.2011/6C/2P https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/