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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
Mr Justice P.B. Balaji, J
A. Amalraj – Appellant
Versus
District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai – Respondent
ORDER :
(P.B. BALAJI, J.)
The writ petitioner in W.P.(MD)Nos.20642 and 20643 of 2022 challenges the order of the first respondent in Na.Ka.B4-18413-2022 and Na.Ka.B4-18912-2022 respectively, dated 05.07.2022
2. The writ petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.366 of 2023 challenges the impugned order of the second respondent in Na.Ka.P1-36545-2005 dated 25.09.2008 and to consequently direct the respondents 3 and 4 to cancel the patta of the sixth respondent, which is granted in survey No.64-5 and extent of 1.50.0 Hectare situated at Thiruthipatti Village, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.
3. I have heard Mr.T.Veerakumar, learned counsel for the petitioner in W.P.(MD)Nos.20642 & 20643 of 2022 and M/s.S.Latha, learned counsel for the petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.366 of 2023, Mr.M.Lingadurai, learned Special Government Pleader for the first respondent W.P. (MD)Nos.20642 & 20643 of 2022 and Mr.S.Kameswaran, learned Government Advocate for the respondents 1 to 4 in W.P.(MD)No.366 of 2023 and Mr.G.Praburajadurai, learned counsel for the second respondent in W.P.(MD)No.20643 of 2022 and AV.Rajendran, learned counsel for the sixth respondent in W.P.(MD)No.366 of 2023. I have gone through the records and also
The court emphasizes the necessity of fair opportunity for all parties in property claims and dismisses petitions based on delay and re-litigation principles.
A party without a legitimate interest in a matter is not entitled to notice regarding proceedings affecting that matter.
The court urges timely administrative action in enquiries under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.
The court emphasized the need for a timely enquiry into property ownership disputes while ensuring all parties have the right to be heard.
The court emphasized that any order impacting rights must adhere to the principles of natural justice, requiring a fair hearing before issuance.
The observation made by an administrative authority should not influence the rights of the parties before the Civil Court.
Writ courts cannot adjudicate title disputes when civil suit pending; revenue mutations do not confer title.
Revenue authorities lack jurisdiction to cancel patta without authority; title disputes resolved by civil courts.
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