Madras High CourtWP/14346/2026disposed of

Purushothaman v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2026-04-17Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-04-2026

CORAM

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

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Ranipet Ranipet District.

2. The Tahsildar Sholingur Taluk, SholingurRanipet District.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER - This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's appeal dated 26.09.2025 seeking for sub-division of Joint Patta.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.G.Jeremiah For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a limited relief. The petitioner seeks for early disposal of the petitioner's appeal dated 26.09.2025, pending on the file of the 1st respondent.

2.Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. No prejudice would be caused to any of the parties, if a direction is issued to the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 26.09.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, 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. 3.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 26.09.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, 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. However, there shall be no order as to costs. 17-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSA To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Ranipet Ranipet District.

2. The Tahsildar Sholingur Taluk, SholingurRanipet District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

GSA 17-04-2026