Pitchai A v. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI A.Pitchai .... Petitioner /Vs/

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Usilampatti, Maduria District.

2. The Tahsildar, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

3. Gopalakrishnan

4. Ramar

5. Jeyakumar .... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's patta transfer appeal dated 19.07.2024 within a time limit that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Chakkaravarthi For R1 & R2 : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner seeks expeditious disposal of the patta transfer appeal pending with the first respondent from 19.07.2024.

2. Considering the limited relief sought for and taking into account that the appeal has been pending from July 2024 onwards, the writ petition is disposed of directing the first respondent to hear the appeal filed by the petitioner and pass orders in accordance with law, on merits after hearing all the parties concerned. The said exercise shall be carried out within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

Index : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No 29.04.2025 am 2/4

To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Usilampatti, Maduria District.

2. The Tahsildar, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

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P.B. BALAJI , J.

am Order made in Dated:

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