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Moorthy. S v. The District Revenue Officer

2023-07-13Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.07.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI S.Moorthy ... Petitioner v.

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

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Kanavaipatti Panchayat, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

5.Indrani ... Respondents 1/4

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to expedite the proceedings in Na.Ka.No.19316/2013/Aa4 dated 25.12.2013 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a stipulated time, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.05.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Indrachithu For Respondents : Mr.M.Sarangan, Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.4 *****

ORDER

The petitioner has approached the District Revenue Officer for certain corrections in the UDR entry and has filed this writ petition for a mandamus directing the first respondent / District Revenue Officer to dispose of his appeal within a stipulated time limit.

2.Considering the limited scope of relief sought for and the fact that the petitioner's appeal is pending before the District Revenue Officer in Na.Ka.No.19316/2013/Aa4, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction 2/4

to the first respondent / District Revenue Officer to dispose of the petitioner's appeal, on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the interested parties, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Index :

Yes / No 13.07.2023 NCC :

Yes / No gk To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Kanavaipatti Panchayat, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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