G.Kannan v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY G.Kannan S/o Govindasamy, Devanur Village, Thiruvannamalai Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District 606 601 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector District Collectorate, Tiruvannamalai District 606 601

2. The Revenue Divisional officer Revenue Divisional officer office, Tiruvannamali 606 601

3. The Tahsildar Tahsildar office, Tiruvannamalai Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District 606 601 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to (i) direct the 3rd Respondent / Tahsildar, Tiruvannamalai to submit his inquiry report to the 2nd Respondent / Revenue Divisional officer Tiruvannamalai Within four weeks from the date of this Courts order on all points referred to him in the RDOs order dated 23.06.2025 (ii) direct the 2nd respondent / Revenue Divisional officer to pass final orders on the petitioners appeal after receiving the said report, within a further period of four weeks For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Ranjith Kumar

For Respondent(s):

Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt's Cl.

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.09.2025.

2. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, 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 a representation dated 11.09.2025 before the respondents, seeking for removal of certain entries from the revenue records. However, no final order is passed by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 12 weeks and hence, he 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 2nd & 3rd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 11.09.2025 and pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 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. 15-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To

1. The District Collector District Collectorate, Tiruvannamalai District 606 601

2. The Revenue Divisional officer Revenue Divisional officer office, Tiruvannamali 606 601

3. The Tahsildar Tahsildar office, Tiruvannamalai Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District 606 601

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 15-06-2026