Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5865/2026disposed of

Panaiyammal v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2026-03-04Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(MD).No.5865 of 2026 Panaiyammal ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

3. Ramayee ... 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 first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal petition dated 24.01.2026 and 05.02.2026 as expedite within the time frame stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.A.Ajmalkhan For R-1 & 2 : Mr.SRA.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal petitions dated 24.01.2026 and 05.02.2026 expeditiously, within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

2. The petitioner and the third respondent have rival claims over the property. The petitioner filed a suit in O.S. No. 182 of 2004 on the file of the District Munsif Court, Melur, seeking the relief of declaration and permanent injunction. The suit was decreed in favour of the petitioner vide judgment and decree dated 04.03.2010. The petitioner now claims right over the property. In the meanwhile, the third respondent has obtained patta in her name. Therefore, the petitioner has filed an appeal seeking cancellation of the patta standing in the name of the third respondent and for issuance of patta in favour of the petitioner based on the judgment and decree passed in O.S. No. 182 of 2004.

3. In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the third respondent, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 04.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No jbr To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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