This petition has been filed, seeking for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant patta in respect of the lands comprised in S.Nos.71, 72 and 73 situated at Singathakurichi Village, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai District on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 30.12.2016
2. Heard the learned counsel on either side. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal.
3. The case of the petitioner is that there is neither civil suit nor rival claim whatsoever pending in respect of the property in question and as such, he has submitted a representation dated 30.12.2016 to the concerned authority for issuance of a patta in respet of the property in question. Since the said representation has not been considered so far, the petitioner is before this Court with the above prayer.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also taking into account the limited scope of the relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the application/representation of the petitioner dated 30.12.2016 and pass suitable orders thereon on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and other interested parties, if any.
5. With the above direction, this petition is disposed of. No costs.
To:
1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Pudukkottai.
2. The Tahsildar, Kulathoor Taluk Office, Pudukkottai District.
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