Madras High CourtWP(MD)/936/2016dismissed as abated

G.Dhanalakshmi v. The District Revenue Officer

2023-02-08Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.02.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P.(MD).No.936 of 2016 G.Dhanalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Revenue Officer, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District.

3.The Tahsildar, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District.

4.B.Subbaraj ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.07.2015.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sekar For R1 to R3 : Mr.J.K.Jeyaseelan Government Advocate For R4 : Mr.V.Perumal

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.07.2015.

2.When this writ petition was listed before this Court on 20.02.2020, a representation was made on behalf of the petitioner that the petitioner died in the year 2018 itself and requested to file substitution petition. But, so far no such petition has been filed. 3.Though the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner was aware of the fact that the petitioner died in the year 2018 itself, no action has been taken to file the substitution petition so far. 2/4

4.In view of the above, this writ petition is dismissed as abated. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner's legal heirs to work out their remedy in the manner known to law. No costs. 08.02.2023 Index : Yes / No.

Internet : Yes / No.

vrn To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District.

3.The Tahsildar, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

vrn Order made in W.P.(MD).No.936 of 2016 08.02.2023 4/4