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Tmt.R.Periyammal v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2026-06-19Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY R.Periyammal ..Petitioner(s) Vs

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

2. The Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk Office, Mettur, Salem District.

3. Madhammal ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to dispose the appeal filed by the 3rd respondent as per enquiry notice in Na.Ka.5897-2025-A dated 19.01.2026 and issue the separate patta to the petitioner's land in New Survey No.868/3 and Old Survey No.740/2, measuring an extent of 0.93.0 hectares, situated at Alamarathupatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.Ka.Prabhakaran For Respondent(s) :

Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government's Counsel for RR-1 and 2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for disposal of petitioner's appeal dated 21.03.2025, pending on the file of the first respondent.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has filed an appeal dated 21.03.2025 before the first respondent to issue separate patta. However, the said appeal was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 & 2 and submitted that the petitioner's appeal dated 21.03.2025 will be considered within a period of 8 weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 21.03.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

19-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

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

2. The Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk Office, Mettur, Salem District.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 19-06-2026