Periyasamy .V v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN V.Periyasamy ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District.

3.Muthunaickar 4.A.Palaniammal 5.A.Natarajan 6.Muthunaickar ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose of the appeal dated 10.09.2022 filed by the petitioner for the cancellation of patta in Patta No.893 issued in favour of the respondents 3 to 6 and restore the same in the name of the petitioner in Patta No.737 in respect of S.No.40/4A2 to an extent of 0-6.50 ares.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.R.Sathish 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader for R.1 and R.2 Mr.G.Sakthi Rao for R.3 to R.6

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The prayer sought for in the writ petition cannot be granted. My attention is drawn by the learned counsel appearing for the respondents to the proceedings dated 09.03.2022 passed by the District Revenue Officer, Madurai. It is adverse to the writ petitioner and in favour of the fifth respondent. The petitioner has to challenge the proceedings dated 09.03.2022. The petitioner cannot maintain the present petition before the Revenue Divisional Officer who is subordinate to District Revenue Officer.

3.Granting such liberty to the writ petitioner to challenge the order dated 09.03.2022 passed by the District Revenue Officer, Madurai the writ petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. 30.01.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA 2/4

To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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