1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.08.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.8652 of 2011 A.Marisamy .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The Collector, Tuticorin District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District. 3. The Tahsildar, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District. .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to cancel/alter Patta No.724 relating to Survey No.220/2 of Kombankulam Majara, Ayyaneri Village Limit, Kovilpatti Taluk, Tuticorin District and issue joint patta by adding the name of the petitioner on the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated 22.07.2011 to the respondents. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Rajesh Saravanan For Respondents : Mr.TR.Janarthanam Additional Government Pleader O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to cancel/alter Patta No.724 relating to Survey No.220/2 of Kombankulam Majara, Ayyaneri Village Limit, Kovilpatti Taluk, Tuticorin District and issue joint patta by adding the name of the petitioner on the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated 22.07.2011 to the respondents. 2. Heard Mr.B.Rajesh Saravanan, 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 4. The petitioner has made a representation on 22.07.2011 to the Tahsildar/third respondent to make certain corrections in the patta stating that originally, the joint patta has been issued in favour of his deceased brother Ramasubbu and himself, but the petitioner's name has been deleted without giving notice to him and that only the name of his deceased brother alone continues in the patta. Since the said representation has not been considered, the writ petition has been filed by the petitioner. 5. The learned Additional Government Pleader states that the authority will make a proper enquiry as regards the right of the party and decide the matter on merits. 6. In view of the above, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 22.07.2011 on its own merit and in accordance with law. 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. The said exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 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. 7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (RTI) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1. The Collector, Tuticorin District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District. 3. The Tahsildar, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District. +1 CC to Special Government Pleader (SR.No.26119) +1 CC to Mr.B.Rajesh Saravanan, Advocate (SR.No.26075) W.P(MD)No.8652 of 2011 03.08.2011 ssl NSV/22.8.11/2P/6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/