Madras High CourtWP/2324/2026disposed of

Dharani Devi v. The District Collector

2026-01-29Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Dharani Devi ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Collectorate office, Chengelpet, Chengelpet District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Office Cheyyur Taluk, Madurantakkam, Chengelpet District.

3. The Tahsildar Cheyyur Taluk, Madurantakkam, Chengelpet District.

4. M/s.New Chennai Township Pvt., Limited No.4/318, Marg Axis, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Kottivakkam, Chennai-600 041.

..Respondent(s) Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the 2nd Respondent to dispose of the Appeal Dt.07/09/2021 filed by the Petitioners requesting to

cancel Patta No.1151 stood in the name of the 4th Respondent and restore patta No.1181 stood in the name of the petitioner in respect of her properties comprised in S.No.42/1, 43/1, 44/1, 70/2 and 71/2C totally measuring 11 acres and 53 cents situated at Paramakeni Village Cheyyur Taluk, Chenglepet District.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Nagu Sah For Respondent(s):

Mr.D.Ravichander,SGP For R1 to R3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a limited relief. The petitioner seeks for early disposal of her appeal dated 07.09.2021 pending on the file of the second respondent.

2. Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. Since no adverse orders are passed against the fourth respondent, notice to the fourth respondent in this writ petition is dispensed with.

3. No prejudice will be caused to the second respondent if the petitioner's appeal dated 07.09.2021 is considered on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections of the fourth respondent, and also by adhering to the principles of natural justice. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by

directing the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 07.09.2021 on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections of the fourth respondent and any other party whom the second respondent deems fit to enquire by adhering to the principles of natural justice, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's appeal dated 07.09.2021. No Costs.

29-01-2026 RKM To

1. The District Collector Collectorate office, Chengelpet, Chengelpet District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Office Cheyyur Taluk, Madurantakkam, Chengelpet District.

3. The Tahsildar Cheyyur Taluk, Madurantakkam, Chengelpet District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

RKM 29-01-2026