Chinnu, S/O.Alagan Ambalam, v.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.15747 of 2018 Chinnu ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2. The Tahsildar, Natham, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner in Na.Ka.No.6463/06/A5 within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner :

Mr.D.Sakthivel Murugan For Respondents :

Mr.J.Gunaseelan Muthiah, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

Mr.J.Gunaseelan Muthiah, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents.

2. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 3.

It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation dated 30.04.2018, seeking to dispose the appeal filed by the petitioner in Na.Ka.No.6463/06/A5, has not been considered by the first respondent till date and therefore, he has filed the present writ petition.

4. This Court has not expressed any of its view with regard to the merits of the representation made by the petitioner. It is needless to point out that whenever an appeal of this nature is made, the first respondent is duty bound to dispose the same in one way or the other. Non-disposal of the same would amount to dereliction of ordinary duties of his office and as such, this Court would be justified in invoking its powers conferred under Article https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

226 of the Constitution of India to direct him to dispose the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time.

5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to dispose the petitioner's appeal on its own merits and in accordance with law within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order if not already disposed of. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner and any other persons who may be interested in the subject matter.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar (CS-IV) To:

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2. The Tahsildar, Natham, Dindigul District.

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