P.John v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.John ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

4.The Tahsildar, Usilampatti Taluk, 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 2nd respondent to take up the appeal preferred by the petitioner against the order passed by the 3rd respondent vide Mu.Mu.No.1560/2023/A3 dated 22.01.2024 and to dispose the same within a stipulated time fixed by this Court on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2024. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sankar For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhiraj, Spl. Government Pleader.

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. The second respondent shall put the interested persons, if any, on notice before passing final order. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or the other. 3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 06.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

4.The Tahsildar, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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