Jayakumar A v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.10.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN 1.A.Jayakumar 2.P.Kala 3.S.Aravindkumar ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Tahsildar, Madurai North, Madurai District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Chatrapatti, Madurai North, Madurai District.

... 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 1st respondent herein to consider the petitioners revision petition dated 19.07.2022 as per the provision of Patta Pass Book Act.

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For Petitioners : Mr.H.Thayumanaswamy For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The only relief sought for by the petitioners is that the District Revenue Officer, Madurai must expeditiously consider the petition mentioned revision petition.

3. No exception can be taken to the said request. The first respondent is directed to hold enquiry and issue notice to all the interested parties and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The District Revenue Officer shall adhere to due process of law.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 05.10.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Tahsildar, Madurai North, Madurai District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Chatrapatti, Madurai North, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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