P. Muthuselvi v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.04.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI P.Muthuselvi ... Petitioner vs.

1.The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam Taluk Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

4.Arunadevi ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the Respondents 2 and 3 to dispose the Petitioner's representation dated 16.09.2024 and the 2nd Respondent to dispose the Petitioner's Appeal dated 16.09.2024 pending before the 2nd Respondent with regard to granting patta in favour of the Petitioner in Survey No.149/3 to an extent of 10391⁄2 Sq. ft. house plot situated at 24th Ward Palayapalayam Road, Karunkattankulam Village, 1/4

Chinnamanur Municipality, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District within time frame that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner :Mr.K.Guhan For R1 to R3 :Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader *****

O R D E R

Heard Mr.K.Guhan, learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner Mr.B.Saravanan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. 2.The petitioner seeks issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent to dispose of the pending appeal, dated 16.09.2024 relating to cancellation of patta. 3.Considering the limited relief sought for by the Writ Petitioner, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the second respondent to hear the pending appeal, dated 16.09.2024 after giving an opportunity to the petitioner as well as to the fourth respondent and pass final orders on 2/4

merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Index :Yes / No 16.04.2025 Internet :Yes / No NCC :Yes / No cmr To 1.The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam Taluk Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

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P.B.BALAJI, J.

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