M.Marimuthu v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Marimuthu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, O/o. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

4.A.Ramasamy 5.R.Pandiammal ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent No.2 for disposal of appeal dated 02.02.2024 filed under section 12 of the Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Act 1983.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Rajasekar For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhiraj Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The second respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into merits of the matter. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or other. Interested persons shall be put on notice before passing the order.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 18.03.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, O/o. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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