R. Nagarajan v. The Additional Chief Secretary/

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN R.Nagarajan ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Additional Chief Secretary/ Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Director/Commissioner, Survey and Settlement Department, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose the Statuary appeal filed by the petitioner on 22.07.2025 within a stipulated time.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondents : Mr.Yogesh Kannadasan Special Government Pleader O RDER This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the first respondent to dispose the Statuary appeal filed by the petitioner on 22.07.2025.

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

3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner on 22.07.2025, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and counter parties if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve

weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

05.11.2025 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order mn To

1. The Additional Chief Secretary/ Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Director/Commissioner,

Survey and Settlement Department, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, mn

05.11.2025