Kalimuthu v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.04.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Kalimuthu ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

4. The Tahsildar, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

5. N.Mariappan

6. Saravanankumar ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the Petitioner dated 19.12.2025 within a stipulated period of time as this High Court deems fit.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Maheswaran R For R-1 to R-4 : Mrs.Jeya Priya Government Advocate

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 19.12.2025.

2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the official respondents to consider the petitioner's appeal dated 19.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To:

1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

4. The Tahsildar, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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