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Pandian v. The Revenue Divisional Officer/ The Sub Collector,

2021-07-19Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh2 pages

W.P.(MD).No.12147 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.07.2021

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH W.P.(MD).No.12147 of 2021 Pandian ... Petitioner Vs.

The Revenue Divisional Officer/The Sub Collector, Office of the Sub Collector Office, Thamaraikulam, Periakulam Taluk, Theni District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to dispose the proceedings in Na.Ka.No.1852/2020/A-1, dated 12.06.2020 within a stipulated period as stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Kumar For Respondent : Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for the issue of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to dispose of the proceedings pending in Na.Ka.No.1852/2020/A-1, dated 12.06.2020, within the time frame fixed by this Court.

2.The case of the petitioner is that the subject properties are his ancestral properties. The petitioner made an application before the respondent and the respondent had directed the Tahsildar to submit a report in this regard. The grievance of the petitioner is that the proceedings are pending before the respondent without any progress and hence, left with no other option, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court seeking for appropriate directions.

3.Heard Mr.T.Kumar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondent.

4.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the respondent to proceed further with the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD).No.12147 of 2021 enquiry in Na.Ka.No.1852/2020/A-1, dated 12.06.2020, and deal with the same on its own merits and in accordance with law and pass orders, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and if there are any other interested parties, the respondent shall issue notice to them before passing final orders.

5.The petitioner is directed to make a fresh representation to the respondent with all relevant documents and also a copy of this order.

6.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS II) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) TM NOTE: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To The Revenue Divisional Officer/The Sub Collector, Office of the Sub Collector Office, Thamaraikulam, Periakulam Taluk, Theni District.

+1 CC to M/s.T.KUMAR, Advocate ( SR-23094[F] dated 19/07/2021 ) +1 CC to M/s.GP ( SR-23311[F] dated 20/07/2021 ) W.P.(MD).No.12147 of 2021 19.07.2021 MGJ(26.07.2021) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2