Kasthuri v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Kasthuri ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Revenue Divisional Offier, Paramakudi Division, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

3.Kottaiselvi ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose petitioner's appeal dated 08.01.2024 within time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.C.Jeganathan For Respondents : Mr.Villavan Kothai Additional Government Pleader for R.1 & R.2

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the official respondents. Considering the nature of relief to be granted, issuance of notice to the private respondent is dispensed with.

2. All that the petitioner wants is disposal of the petition mentioned appeal. No exception can be taken to the said request. The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned 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. The interested parties including the private respondent herein will have to be necessarily heard before the final order is passed. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is for the first respondent to pass order one way or the other.

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3. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

27.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Revenue Divisional Offier, Paramakudi Division, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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