Madras High CourtWP/15512/2026disposed of

K.Gunalan v. The District Revenue Officer

2026-06-02Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K.Gunalan s/O.Kannan No.26, Malai street Kottapoondi village Melmalayanur Taluk Villupuram District ..Petitioner(s) Vs The District Revenue officer Villupuram District Villupuram ..Respondent(s) Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pass orders in the appeal submitted by the petitioner on 6.1.2026 against the order passed by the Sub Collector, Tindivanam in Moo.Mu.(A2)5472/2025 dated 10.12.2025 within a time frame to be fixed by this Honble court For Petitioner(s):

Mr.C.Munusamy For Respondent(s):

Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt's counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 06.01.2026.

2. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

3. By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed an appeal dated 06.01.2026 before the 1st respondent, against the order passed by the Sub Collector, Tindivanam in Moo.Mu.(A2)5472/2025 dated 10.12.2025. However, the said appeal was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's appeal will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

7. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondent to consider and dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 06.01.2026, on merits and in accordance

with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

8. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.

9. Post this matter for reporting compliance on 03.08.2026. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To The District Revenue officer Villupuram District Villupuram

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 02-06-2026