Madras High CourtWP(MD)/324/2018disposed of

Karuppathal, v. The District Revenue Officer,

2018-01-22Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.01.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN W.P.(MD)No.324 of 2018 and W.M.P.(MD)No.337 of 2018 Karuppathal ... Petitioner -Vs1.The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose of the appeal bearing Na.Ka.No.94/2014/D1 within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh For Respondents : Mr.P.Kannithevan, Additional Government Pleader.

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed directing the first respondent to dispose of the appeal bearing Na.Ka.No.94/2014/D1 within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. 2.According to the petitioner, the second respondent, by his proceedings bearing No.84/1416B312896/06/A2, dated 16.11.2006, assigned an extent of land to the petitioner. Subsequently, the second respondent, by an order dated 29.11.2013, cancelled the assignment. Challenging the order of cancelling the assignment, the petitioner has filed an appeal before the first respondent / District Revenue Officer, Dindigul on 26.12.2013, but so far, the said appeal is not disposed of. Hence, the petitioner come up with this present Writ Petition.

3.Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents has filed a report dated 09.01.2018 submitted by the first respondent that the said appeal is still pending with the first respondent and for passing necessary orders he called for report from the Sub-Collector.

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4.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the first respondent is directed to complete the enquiry and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, after giving fair opportunity to the petitioner, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-I) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

+1CC to Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Advocate, SR.No. 43399 +1CC to the Special Government Pleader SR.No.44050 W.P(MD)No.324 of 2018 22.01.2018 Myr AM/JC/SAR 4/31.01.2018/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/