Balambal v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.07.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR Balambal ...

Petitioner versus 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mettur, Salem District.

2.The Tahsildar.

Omalur Taluk, Salem District.

3.Sathya ...

Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose the appeal dated 19.02.2024 filed by the petitioner to cancel the patta in P.No.1819, P.No.196 issued in favour of the third respondent in respect of the properties in S.Nos.95/1c and 40/15 Maramangalam Village, Tholasampatti, Salem District.

For Petitioner :

Mr.V.Elangovan For Respondent Nos.1 & 2 :

Mr.S.J.Mohamhed Sathik Government Advocate 1/5

O R D E R

By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is disposed of at the stage of admission itself.

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This Writ Petition is filed to direct the first respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 19.02.2024. 3.

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for the respondents 1 & 2 and perused the materials available on record.

4.

It is the grievance of the petitioner that the appeal has been filed before the first respondent as against the order of the second respondent. However, the same has not been considered. Hence, she seeks a direction.

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5.

Mr.S.J.Mohamhed Sathik, learned Government Advocate for the respondents 1 and 2 submitted that the appeal will be considered by the first respondent in a reasonable time.

6.

Considering the limited nature of the relief sought for in the present Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 19.02.2024 and pass appropriate orders, on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 7.

With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

15.07.2024 Speaking order / Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No : Yes / No sri To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, 3/5

Mettur, Salem District.

2.The Tahsildar.

Omalur Taluk, Salem District.

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