Dhanalakshmi N v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P(MD)No.19064 of 2025 N.Dhanalakshmi ... Petitioner .Vs.

1.The District Collector, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, 3.The Tahsildar, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to dispose the Petitioner's appeal dated 12.3.2025 filed against the order passed by the third respondent vide his order in Na.Ka.NO.A2/3127/2024, dated 26.2.2025 within the time frame stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.I.Velpradeep For Respondents : Mr.A.Baskaran 1 to 3 Addl.Govt. Pleader 1/5

O R D E R

The Petitioner herein seeks a direction to the second respondent to dispose of his appeal , dated 12.3.2025 challenging the order passed by the third respondent in his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.A2/3127/2024, dated 26.2.2025.

2.Mr.A.Baskaran, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.The Petitioner filed an application before the second respondent seeking issuance of patta in respect of the property situated in S.No.77/35 in Pulangudi Village, Thiruverumbur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District .The said application was rejected by the third respondent. Aggrieved by the same, the Petitioner submitted an appeal before the second respondent on 12.3.2025. The same has not been considered so far. Hence the Petitioner is before this Court with the present Writ Petition for the relief stated supra.

4.Mr.A.Baskaran, learned Additional Government Pleader 2/5

who takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3 would submit that the appeal filed by the Petitioner will be considered on its own merits within the time stipulated by this Court.

5.In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the second respondent is directed to consider the appeal filed by the Petitioner, dated 12.03.2025 and pass orders on its own merits after issuing notice to the Petitioner and other interested parties, if any, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of a copy of this order.

6.With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

15.07.2025 NCS : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No vsn To 1.The District Collector, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, 3/5

3.The Tahsildar, S.SOUNTHAR.,J.

vsn ORDER MADE IN 4/5

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