Kulothungan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI W.P.(MD).No.5493 of 2025 Kulothungan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... 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 respondent no.1 to dispose the appeal dated 23.12.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karunanidhi For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Mr.M.Lingadurai, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

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2. Considering the limited scope of relief sought for in the writ petition, with the consent of the learned counsel on either side, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

3. Admittedly the petitioner is aggrieved by the issuance of patta by the 2nd respondent for a lesser extent has preferred an appeal before the 1st respondent on 23.12.2024. The petitioner only seeks expeditious disposal of the said appeal.

4. Considering the above, writ petition is allowed with a direction to the 1st respondent to dispose of the pending appeal preferred by the petitioner within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, the writ petition stands allowed. No costs. 28.02.2025 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No rgm 2/4

To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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P.B.BALAJI , J.

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