Selvakumar J v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.04.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI J.Selvakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti, Virudhunagar District.

3.K.Masanakonar 4.M.Santhanam 5.M.Murugan 6.M.Ponnuchamy ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's patta transfer appeal, dated 07.12.2023 within a time limit that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Chakkaravarthi 1/4

For R1 & R2 : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks expeditious disposal of his pending appeal with the 1st respondent.

2. Heard the learned counself or the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the official respondents.

3. Admittedly, the appeal preferred by the petitioner is pending before the 1st respondent from 07.12.2023 onwards.

4. In the light of the above, this writ petition is disposed of, directing the 1st petitioner to hear the pending appeal on merits and in accordance with law and dispose of the same, after giving a fair opportunity to the petitioner as well as the respondents 3 to 6 herein, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

2/4

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

17.04.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no gbg To:

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti, Virudhunagar District.

3/4

P.B.BALAJI , J.

gbg 17.04.2025 4/4