JUDGMENT

The petitioner says that she has been in possession and enjoyment of 49 cents of property, comprised of in Sy.No.7/6 of Maruthoor Amsom, Kodallur Desom, for the past several decades.

2. The petitioner says that the property in question was originally in the possession of her grandmother - who was a 'Kazhakam' in the 'Kodallur Siva Temple' - and that after her time, she and her family has been continuing to reside there.

3. The petitioner points out that, as is evident from Ext.P1 series of reports settled by the various competent Authorities, the residential house is a very old one and that she and her family had been allowed to pay land tax on the same in the past.

4. The petitioner alleges that, however, when she approached the Village Officer for payment of the tax after 1995-96, it has been refused, saying that certain objections have been raised by the 4th respondent, which is a Committee stated to be in Management of the afore Temple.

5. The petitioner contends that the 4th respondent is not a recognized Committee and has no locus in this matter at all; and, therefore, prays that the 3rd respondent – Village Officer be directed to accede to her request, within a time fra