A.Mariadoss v. The Revenue Divisional Officer
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 15.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN A.Mariadoss .....
Petitioner Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruvarur.
2. The Thasildar, Kudavasal Taluk Office, Kudavasal, Thiruvarur District.
3. The Special Thasildar, Natham Land Reform Scheme, Kudavasal, Thiruvarur District.
4. A.Selvaraj .....
Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose the petitioner's appeal dated 24.06.2019 in pursuance to deletion of the fourth respondent's name from the patta vide No.2 issued by the 2nd respondent at house site situated at Kappannamangalam Village, Kudavasal Taluk, Thiruvarur District in survey No. 88/4A within a time frame as fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Saravanakumar For R1 to R3 : Mr.G.Velu Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 24.06.2019, filed in connection with the deletion of the fourth respondent's name from patta No.2 issued by the 2nd respondent relating to the house site situated at Kappannamangalam Village, Kudavasal Taluk, Thiruvarur District, comprised in survey No. 88/4A.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.
3. Pending Writ Petition, the sole petitioner died long back. Even today, the legal heirs did not take any steps to substitute themselves in the place of the deceased petitioner.
4. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is dismissed as abated. However, the legal representatives of the petitioners are at liberty to revive the writ petition by way of filing a petition to set aside the
abatement. There shall be no order as to costs. 15.09.2025 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order Lpp To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruvarur.
2. The Thasildar, Kudavasal Taluk Office, Kudavasal, Thiruvarur District.
3. The Special Thasildar, Natham Land Reform Scheme, Kudavasal, Thiruvarur District.
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