Muthukaruppan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Muthukaruppan ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Tahsildar, Kallikudi, Kallikudi Division, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the appeal dated 31.01.2023 expeditiously which pertains to the cancellation of patta issued in Patta No.2454 and restore the same in Patta No.675 in the name of the petitioner with regard to the land situated in S.No.157-1A4 to an extent of 1 acre and 9 cents, Villur Bit 2 Village, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.R.Sathish For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Spl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The first 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. The first respondent shall put the interested persons, if any, on notice before passing final order. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or the other. 3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 22.02.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

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

2.The Tahsildar, Kallikudi, Kallikudi Division, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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