P.Kothandan v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE P.Kothandan S/o.Ponnusamy ..Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Tirupattur, Tirupattur District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirupattur, Tirupattur District.

3. The Tahsildar, Ambur Taluk, Tirupattur District.

..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to dispose of the appeal dated 14.07.2025.

For Petitioner :

Mr.B.Sundarapandiyan For Respondents :

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate *****

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a limited relief. The petitioner seeks for early disposal of the petitioner's appeal dated 14.07.2025 pending on the file of the second respondent.

2. Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

3. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if a direction is issued to the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 14.07.2025 on merits and in accordance with law and by adhering to the principles of natural justice within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's appeal dated 14.07.2025.

4. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the second respondent to dispose of the appeal dated 14.07.2025 filed by the petitioner on merits and in accordance with law and by adhering to the principles of natural justice within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. 01-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order gm

To

1. The District Collector, Tirupattur, Tirupattur District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirupattur, Tirupattur District.

3. The Tahsildar, Ambur Taluk, Tirupattur District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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