C.Palanichamy v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN C.Palanichamy ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ottanchathiram, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose the appeal for changing the UDR mistake in Survey No.119/1 and 119/3 situated at Poosaripatti Vllage, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District based on the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2024 within the stipulated period by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Ramasamy For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner seeks correction of UDR mistake. The petitioner has rightly sought disposal of the appeal by the District Revenue Officer, Dindigul. But petition was given only to the Revenue Divisional Officer. Releasing the lacuna, the petitioner took adjournment and thereafter submitted representation before the first respondent on 01.07.2024. An additional typed set of papers has been filed and it is seen that therefrom that the petitioner's representation has also been received by the first respondent.

3.The first respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is for the first respondent to pass order one way or the other. The first respondent shall put the interested persons on notice before passing the final order.

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4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

19.07.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ottanchathiram, Dindigul District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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