Patta Authority cannot negate his responsibilities

HIGH COURT OF MADRAS W.P.No.19342 of 2011 M.Periyasamy vs The Thasildar on 24 February, 2012 Dated: 24.02.2012 Facts in Brief:  The petitioner is the lawful proprietor of a property and sold a portion of it. The buyer forged the document and sold the property which is not belonged to him to the respondents (2 to 9). The respondent obtained patta in his favor. Hence, petitioner sent the representation before the Tahsildar (1st Respondent) to consider his representation to cancel the patta. Since the 1st Respondent has not taken any steps...
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District Collector is not the Competent authority to cancel the patta

District Collector is not the Competent authority to cancel the patta High Court of Madras W.P. No. 22761 of 2011  Lakshmiammal Vs The District Collector, Krishnagiri District & others  Facts:  The petitioner holds the title of the properties by way of gift deed. The fourth respondent illegally obtained the UDR Patta and subsequently sold the land to others. Petitioner sent representation to the respondents to cancel the patta but of no avail. Hence invoked writ jurisdiction by mandamus to direct the respondent to...
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