Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6073/2023disposed of

Sivaselvi v. The District Revenue Officer

2023-03-29Honourable Mr Justice C.V. Karthikeyan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN Sivaselvi ... Petitioner Vs.

The District Revenue Officer, O/o.District Revenue Office, Dindigul.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's appeal dated 12.07.2022 and dispose of the same in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Pravin Kumar For Respondent : Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed in the nature of mandamus seeking a direction that an appeal pending before the respondent / The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul, may be disposed of within a reasonable period of time. 1/4

2. Instructions were obtained by the learned Additional government Pleader that the appeal is still pending. The appeal had been preferred on 12.07.2022. Since the appeal is now pending for consideration of the respondent, it would be inappropriate on the part of this Court to examine the merits of the case. That is the privilege of the respondent / District Revenue Officer who has to apply his mind on the facts of the case and pass considered order in the appeal.

3. The District Revenue Officer may pass such orders after following due procedures and in accordance with the principles of natural justice, after giving opportunity to all parties concerned on or before 30.06.2023.

4. This writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 29.03.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No pnn 2/4

To The District Revenue Officer, O/o.District Revenue Office, Dindigul.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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