Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15880/2016disposed of

T.Srinivasan, S/O.Thangaiah v. The Revenue Divisonal Officer,

2016-08-26Honourable Mr Justice M. Venugopal2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.08.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.VENUGOPAL W.P(MD)No.15880 of 2016 T.Srinivasan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.the Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabhapuram, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Tahsildar, Vilavancode Taluk Office, Vilavancode Post, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the First Respondent to dispose the appeal filed by the Petitioner on 01.09.2015 within a stipulated time. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Saravanakumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Kumar, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Heard both sides. By consent, the main Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal. No counter-affidavit is filed on behalf of the Respondents.

2. According to the Petitioner, he had preferred an appeal before the First Respondent on 01.09.2015 as against the order, dated 11.08.2015 passed by the Second Respondent/Tahsildar, Vilvancode Taluk Office, Kanyakumari District. It appears that the First Respondent till date has not passed any orders on the appeal filed by him. It appears that he had approached the First Respondent on several occasions making a request to take up the appeal, dated 01.09.2015 and to dispose of the same by conducting an enquiry in the subject matter in issue, strictly in accordance with law, especially based on the reason that he is a senior citizen.

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3. Considering the fact that the Petitioner's appeal, dated 01.09.2015 is pending on the file of the First Respondent, till date without any progress or disposal and also this Court taking note of the fact that the Petitioner is a senior citizen, this Court, at this stage, simpliciter, directs the First Respondent to take up the appeal of the Petitioner, dated 01.09.2015 and to dispose of the same, within a period of four weeks by passing a reasoned speaking order on merits (Of course after adhering to the Principles of Natural Justice by issuing notice to the Petitioner and others concerned if any, who are interested in the subject matter in issue). Needless for this Court to make a significant mention that the Petitioner is to render his assistance and unstinted co-operation to the First Respondent in the subject matter in issue.

With the above said Direction(s)/Observation(s), this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No Costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CSI) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.the Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabhapuram, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Tahsildar, Vilavancode Taluk Office, Vilavancode Post, Kanyakumari District.

+One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.47696 +One cc to Mr.M.Saravanakumar, Advocate, SR.No.47438 pm RL/5C/2P/AAL/MPA/9/9/2016 W.P(MD)No.15880 of 2016 26.08.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/