V.Elami Ammal v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR V.Elami Ammal ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Revenue Officer, O/o the District Revenue Officer, Collectorate Campus, Madurai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o the Revenue Divisional Officer Melur, Madurai District.

3. The Tashildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent No. 1 to dispose the petitioner's Appeal dated 28.10.2023 to rectify the error occurred under UDR scheme in respect of the petitioner's property in S.No.479/19 in A.Vallalapatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District to an extent of 0.30.50 Hectares within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mahaboob Fazil For Respondents : Mr.M.Gangatharan, Govt. Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the first respondent to dispose of his appeal dated 28.10.2023, seeking rectification of the error occurred in the UDR entry in respect of property situate in S.No.479/19 in A.Vallalapatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District to an extent of 030.50 Hectares, within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

2. Heard the arguments of Mr.M.Mahaboob Fazil, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.M.Gangatharan, learned Government Advocate, who takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. According to the petitioner, he purchased the subject property under a sale deed dated 18.04.1974 and she has been in possession and enjoyment of the same. During UDR updation, the name of one Mohammed Kamaludeen had been wrongly included in respect of the 2/5

subject property in the revenue records. Therefore, the petitioner submitted an application before the first respondent on 28.10.2023, seeking correction of the error. The same has not been considered till date. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the appeal filed by the petitioner would be considered in accordance with law, within the time stipulated by this Court.

5. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 28.10.2023 and pass final orders on its own merits, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, Mohammed Kamalaudeen and other interested parties.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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18.06.2025 vsm Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No S.SOUNTHAR, J.

vsm To

1. The District Revenue Officer, O/o the District Revenue Officer, Collectorate Campus, Madurai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o the Revenue Divisional Officer Melur, Madurai District.

3. The Tashildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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