HC stays jail term of two transport officials

THE Madurai Bench of Madras High Court recently directed the Registry of the court to inform district collectors of all districts in the state to comply with the guidelines issued by the court while dealing with online patta applications.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Madurai

The court told the collectors to instruct their respective revenue officials to strictly comply with the guidelines.

Justice PB Balaji gave the direction while setting aside an order passed by the Rajapalayam tahsildar rejecting the online patta application of a woman, M Gomathi, on March 4, without stating reasons for rejection.

Gomathi also claimed that she was not afforded an opportunity to submit documents relating to her application. However, the government counsel explained that only the final result of the application would be made available in the website and the aggrieved party can approach the authority concerned to get the detailed order.