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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
P.B. Balaji, J
Philip Antony – Appellant
Versus
District Revenue Officer, Tiruchirappalli – Respondent
ORDER :
1. The petitioner challenges the order of the first respondent in Na.Ka.Aa6/20942/2015 dated 10.08.2016, confirming the order passed by the second respondent in Mu.Mu.A7-2075-2014 dated 22.07.2015.
2. I have heard Mrs.AL.Gandhimathi, learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner, Mr.M.Lingadurai, learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents 1 & 3 and Mr.A.Saravanan, learned counsel for the third respondent. I have also gone through the records.
3. The learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner Mrs.AL.Gandhimathi, would submit that the land comprised in Survey No.149, Sooriyur Village, which had been classified as “Government Poramboke” in 1983, was assigned to six persons, namely, Varadarajan, Paramasivam, S/o.Ramasamy, Pappu, Ponnusamy, Kandasamy and Paramasivam S/o.Periyasamy. It is further contended that the patta was also issued in the names of the assignees, each of them being entitled to 3 Acres in the total extent of 18 Acres. The writ petitioner, on 06.07.1987 and on 07.07.1987 had power of attorney executed for consideration from the six assignees and also purchased properties, in Survey No.149/6 under registered sale deed in document No.6208/1987. Patt
Revenue authorities lack jurisdiction to adjudicate title disputes and must refer such matters to civil courts.
Revenue authorities lack jurisdiction to resolve title disputes, directing parties to civil court for adjudication.
Authorities cannot cancel land assignments if they have previously accepted alienations and effected mutations in the revenue records.
Jurisdictional review mandates consideration of existing records and due process in decisions affecting land ownership, emphasizing established possession over mere administrative reports.
Revenue authorities lack jurisdiction to resolve title disputes and must refer such matters to civil courts for adjudication.
Revenue authorities cannot adjudicate on matters of title and possession, which are reserved for civil courts, and must respect prior civil court findings.
Revenue authorities cannot adjudicate title disputes and must direct parties to seek relief in civil court.
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