The Petitioner seeks for a mandamus, directing the first respondent to complete the enquiry and pass orders, pursuant to the order passed by the second respondent, dated 16.09.2016, relating to restoration of old patta Nos:344, 660(New Patta Nos:412,311) in old SF.Nos.209/1, 209/5, 210/3, 210/1, 219/7, 227/5(New SF.Nos.68/1, 68/5A, 5C, 69/1, 78/7 69/3A, 3C, 86/5) in Madurai North Taluk, Sirudhur Village, Madurai District
2.Mr.T.S.Mohamed Mohideen, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents.
3.By consent of both parties, the main Writ Petition is taken up for disposal, at the admission stage itself.
4.It appears that in respect of issuance of patta, a proceeding is pending before the first respondent, which according to the petitioner, has not been completed sofar.
5.Needless to say that if any such proceedings is pending before the first respondent, it is for him to consider and decide the same on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing all the parties concerned.
6.Therefore, without expressing any view on the merits of the claim made by the Petitioner, I only direct the first respondent to dispose of the proceedings pending before him, arising out of the order passed by the second respondent, dated 16.09.2016, after giving due opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned, on merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be done by the first respondent within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7.With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
To
1.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.
3.The Tahsildhar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District.
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