1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.08.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.8561 of 2011 and M.P(MD)No.1 of 2011 Seetha Ammal .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmadevi, Tirunelveli District. 3.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli. .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to issue patta to the petitioner in respect of the land to the total extend of Hec. 1.13.5 in survey numbers 1653/6, 1653/7 and 1653/9A of North Valliyoor Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Kannan For Respondents : Mr.R.Anandha Raj Govt. Advocate O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue patta to the petitioner in respect of the land to the total extend of Hectare 1.13.5 in Survey Nos.1653/6, 1653/7 and 1653/9A of North Valliyoor Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, within a stipulated time. 2. Heard Mr.V.Kannan, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.R.Anandha Raj, learned Government Advocate, who takes notice for the respondents. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 3. By consent, the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final hearing. 4. The petitioner seeks grant of patta based on the civil Court order and has made a representation to the first respondent Tahsildar on 06.09.2010. Since the grievance of the petitioner has not been considered so far, the petitioner has come forward with this Writ Petition. 5. Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for in this petition, without going into the merits of the petitioner's claim, the first respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 06.09.2010 on its own merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of twelve 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 case and the authority concerned is free to deal with the matter on its merits as per law. 6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Records) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmadevi, Tirunelveli District. 3.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli. +1cc to the Special Govt.Pleader, Sr.No. 25405 pm ssk/12.08.2011 /5c -2p/- W.P.(MD)No.8561 of 2011 and M.P(MD)No.1 of 2011 02.08.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/