Karthiga v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.08.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Karthiga .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. Revenue Divisional Office, Dindigul.

2.The Tahsildar, Aathur Taluk, 3.Vairam 4.Bhavani 5.Chandra Prabha 6.Saravanan 7.Venkatesh Prabhu .. Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to expedite the proceedings before him in O.Mu.No.7510/2021/Aa4 filed to remove the name of the respondents No. 3 to 7 from the patta bearing

No.7437 in connection with properties in Survey Nos.60/2, 60/3 and 61/1 situated at Ayyampalayam Village, Aattur Taluk, Dindigul District within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.M.Sridharan For R1 & R2 :

Mr.P.Thambidurai Government Advocate

ORDER

The petitioner has filed this writ petition for a mandamus to the first respondent to expedite the proceedings before him in O.Mu.No. 7510/2021/Aa4 filed to remove the name of the respondents No.3 to 7 from the patta bearing No.7437 in connection with properties in Survey Nos.60/2, 60/3 and 61/1 situated at Ayyampalayam Village, Aattur Taluk,

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3. Considering the fact that the request of the petitioner is only for speedy disposal of the patta dispute proceedings, which is pending before the first respondent without any progress since 2021, this Writ Petition is

allowed and a mandamus is issued to the first respondent to complete the enquiry and pass orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

20.08.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes abr To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. Revenue Divisional Office, Dindigul.

2.The Tahsildar, Aathur Taluk,

P.T.ASHA, J.

abr Dated: 20.08.2024