Arunachalam.R.N v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN R.N.Arunachalam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, O/o. The District Revenue Officer, Tenkasi District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

3.The Tahsildar, Tenkasi Taluk Office, Tenkasi District.

4.M.Arunachala Pandiyan 5.Anbalagan ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to dispose of the appeal preferred by the petitioner dated 21.11.2019 under Section 12 of the Patta Pass Book Act,within a time stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.I.Pinaygash For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3 : Mr.S.Kumar for R5

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The second respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned appeal on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or other. Interested parties shall be put on notice.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 01.02.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To 1.The District Revenue Officer, O/o. The District Revenue Officer, Tenkasi District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

3.The Tahsildar, Tenkasi Taluk Office, Tenkasi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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