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Supreme Court Cancels Patta on Tamil Nadu Water Body, Protects Flat Owners
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What Happened?
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of a patta for government water body land in Tamil Nadu, directing the state to provide alternative land to 20 flat owners before demolition.
Key points
- The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of a 'ryotwari patta' for land classified as a government water body.
- The court directed Tamil Nadu to allot alternative land to 20 flat owners before demolishing their apartments.
- Justice SVN Bhatti noted that flat owners were misled by official records regarding the land's status.
- The disputed land was recorded as 'Government Poramboke – Kanakkan Kuttai' in the 1911 resettlement register.
- The case involved a 1.68-acre plot, with 0.72 acres granted to P Ramadoss in 2011.
- The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging the cancellation of the patta and restoration of the land as a water body.
Key insights
- The decision may prompt a review of land allocation practices in Tamil Nadu.
- Flat owners could face significant financial hardship if alternative land is not provided promptly.
- The ruling reinforces the importance of accurate land records in property transactions.
Why it matters
The ruling affects the housing security of 20 families and clarifies land rights related to government water bodies.
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Supreme Court· OrganizationTamil Nadu· StateP Ramadoss· PersonTiruvallur· CityMadras High Court· Organization
Source
India Today
