Sudhakar P v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.04.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI Dr.P.Sudhakar : Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to dispose of the appeal preferred by the petitioner dated 30.01.2023 pending before him, within a time frame stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Anto Prince For Respondents : Mrs.S.Jeyapriya, Government Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks limited relief of disposal of the appeal pending before the second respondent.

2.Heard the learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mrs.S.Jeyapriya, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

3.Considering the fact that the petitioner has preferred an appeal before the second respondent as early as on 30.01.2023, the Writ Petition is disposed of, directing the second respondent to hear the appeal on merits and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned, within a period of eight [8] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 16.04.2025 Index :Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes/No MR 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

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P.B.BALAJI.

, J.

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