Madras High CourtWP(MD)/19461/2025disposed of

S.Lakshmi v. The District Collector

2025-07-18Honourable Mr Justice C. Saravanan5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P(MD) No.19461 of 2025 S.Lakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Sub-Registrar, Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi District.

4.Pitchaipandy, S/o. Sankarasamy Devar, 163, Sokkalingapuram, Atragarai Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose the appeal filed by the petitioner on 29.04.2025 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : M/s.M.Anbarasi for Mr.M.Pandian For R1 and R2 : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate For R3 : Mr.S.Shaji bino Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This Petition is disposed of at the time of admission, after hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Government Advocate for the respondent Nos.1 and 2 and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondent No.3.

2. This Writ Petition is filed to direct the 1st respondent to dispose the appeal, which is filed by the petitioner on 29.04.2025.

3. The petitioner has challenged the order of the second respondent, bearing reference in Mu.Mu.M.R/1861/2025, dated 05.04.2025, before the first respondent.

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4. The petitioner, aged about 60 years, executed a settlement deed on 19.08.2024 in favour of the fourth respondent, who is none other than her son.

5. Considering the fact that the petitioner is a senior citizen, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner on its own merits, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Needless to state, the fourth respondent shall be afforded an opportunity of hearing before disposing of the said appeal.

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 18.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Indu 3/5

To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Sub-Registrar, Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi District.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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