Madras High CourtWP/10888/2026disposed of

V.Viswanathan v. The District Collector

2026-03-17Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE

1. V.Viswanathan Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Ariyalur District.

2.The Revenue Divisional officer Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District.

3.The Tahsildar Jayankondam Divisional office, Udayar palayam Taluk, Ariyalur District- 621 802.

4.Thiru.Thavaselvan Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing the 2nd and 3rd Respondent to dispose the petitioners appeal dated 16.07.2025 and to cancel the patta illegally obtained by the 4th respondent for the land comprised in S.No.118/1A measuring an extent of 2.65 Ares situated at Guruvalappar Kovil Village, Udaiyarpalayam taluk, Ariyalur District For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Elumalai For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Jayaprakash Govt Advocate For R1 to R3 R4 - Notice dispensed with

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed, seeking for a limited relief.

2. The petitioner seeks for early disposal of the petitioner's appeal dated 16.07.2025 pending on the file of the respondents 2 and 3.

3. Mr. C. Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's appeal dated 16.07.2025 is directed to be disposed of by the respondents 2 and 3 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court by adhering to the principles of natural justice.

5. Since no adverse orders are passed against the fourth respondent, notice to the fourth respondent is dispensed with by this Court.

6. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's appeal dated 16.07.2025.

7. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents 2 and 3 to dispose of the appeal dated 16.07.2025 filed by the

petitioner within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order by adhering to the principles of natural justice after hearing the objections of the fourth respondent as well as any other third party whom the respondents 2 and 3 deem it fit to enquire. No Costs. 17-03-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To 1.The District Collector Ariyalur District.

2.The Revenue Divisional officer Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District.

3.The Tahsildar Jayankondam Divisional office, Udayar palayam Taluk, Ariyalur District- 621 802.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

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