P.M.Alagiappan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 01.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY P.M.Alagiappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Taluk, Palani.

2. The Assistant Director of Survey and Land Records, Velunachiyar Compound, Collectorate Campus, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

3. The Tahsildar, Ottanchatram Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 10.11.2025 within a time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioners : Mr.V.R.Venkatesan For R1 to R3 : Mr.I.Pinaygash Government Advocate(Civil Side) 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition is filed for a Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 10.11.2025 within a time frame.

2. The petitioner's property was already surveyed by the respondents. However, the petitioner was not satisfied with the survey. Hence, the petitioner filed appeal before the 2nd respondent.

3. Therefore, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's appeal dated 10.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the rival claimant, if any and also grant them personal hearing, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

01.06.2026 Index : Yes / No 2/4

: Yes / No bala To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Taluk, Palani.

2. The Assistant Director of Survey and Land Records, Velunachiyar Compound, Collectorate Campus, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

3. The Tahsildar, Ottanchatram Taluk, Dindigul District.

3/4

S.SRIMATHY, J.

bala ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.14406 of 2026 DATED : 01.06.2026 4/4