S.Thiyagarajan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 03.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA S.Thiyagarajan ....

Petitioner Vs 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Anna Nagar, Chennai.

2.The Tashildar, Taluk Office, Ayanavaram, Chennai-23.

3.Husaini Begum 4.Mallika Begum ....

Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to consider the appeal filed under Section 12 of the Patta Pass Book Act, 1986 before the 1st respondent by the petitioner on 07.06.2024. 1/4

For Petitioner :

Mr.P.Vijendran For R1 & R2 :

Mr.G.Velu Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner, who has filed an appeal under Section 12 of the Patta Pass Book Act before the first respondent on 07.06.2024, is aggrieved by the fact that to date the appeal has not been taken up for enquiry.

2. The grievance of the petitioner is that the first respondent, who is the statutory authority to hear the appeal, has not taken up for consideration of the appeal for over a period of six months.

3. Therefore, a mandamus is issued to the first respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4. With the above direction, this writ petition stands allowed. No costs.

03.01.2025 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking/Non-Speaking order Lpp To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Anna Nagar, Chennai.

2.The Tashildar, Taluk Office, Ayanavaram, Chennai-23.

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P.T. ASHA, J, Lpp W.P.No. 38674 of 2024 03.01.2025 4/4