Madras High CourtWP(MD)/22173/2016disposed of

T.Seenivasagan, v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2016-11-21Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:21.11.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN Writ Petition(MD)No.22173 of 2016 and W.M.P(MD)No.15881 of 2016 T.Seenivasagan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

2.Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

3.Village Administrative Officer, Nandhigundu Ulkadai, Melathulukkankulam, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

4.Vengattammal 5.Rajaselvam ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to pass orders on the appeal petition filed by the petitioner on 18.06.2016 in accordance with law after giving opportunity to petitioner within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Anandhavalli For R1 to R3 : Mr.K.P.Krishna Doss, Govt. Advocate

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for respondent Nos.1 to 3. Since no order prejudicial to the interest of respondent Nos.4 and 5, is going to be passed, notice to respondent Nos.4 & 5 is dispensed with.

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2. By consent, the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3. According to the petitioner, on 18.06.2016, he has filed an appeal petition before the first respondent against the order passed by the Tahsildar, under Section 12 of the Tamil Nadu Patta Passbook Act. But, so far, no order has been passed by the first respondent. Hence, he has filed this Writ Petition.

4. In such circumstances, since the petitioner's appeal petition, dated 18.06.2016, is pending before the first respondent without any disposal, the first respondent is directed to consider the same and pass suitable orders, on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as respondent Nos.4 and 5, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs. Consequently, connected writ miscellaneous petition is also closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-I) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

2.Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

3.Village Administrative Officer, Nandhigundu Ulkadai, Melathulukkankulam, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

+1 cc to Special Government Pleader SR.NO.71114 +1 cc to MR.J.ANANDHAVALLI, Advocate SR.NO.71377 W.P(MD)No.22173 of 2016 21.11.2016 SMA/SS-3/09.12.2016:2P/6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/