Rm.Ilangovan v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.03.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI Rm.Ilangovan : Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, O/o. District Revenue Office, Sivagangai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.R.Arockiasamy 4.R.John 5.R.Jesu Selvam 6.R.Prabhu : Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, issue a of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 27.02.2023 on merits, within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Jeremiah For Respondents 1 & 2 : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader For Respondents 3 to 5 : Mr.R.Sundar Srinivasan For Respondent No.6 : Unclaimed

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks limited relief of issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the speedy disposal of his appeal pending right from 27.02.2023.

2.Heard the learned Counsel on either side.

3.The petitioner has filed an application seeking cancellation of sub-division. The said application by way of appeal is pending before the first respondent right from 27.02.2023 onwards. 4.In view of the admitted position that the appeal is pending with the first respondent, which is not disputed by any of the parties, the Writ Petition is disposed of, with a direction to the first respondent to hear the petitioner as well as the respondents 3 to 6 2/5

and thereby pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight [8] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 26.03.2025 Index :Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes/No MR 3/5

To 1.The District Revenue Officer, O/o. District Revenue Office, Sivagangai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

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P.B.BALAJI.

, J.

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