Safekbabu.A v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Safekbabu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o Revenue Divisional Office, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Tahsildar, Kaariyapatti, Virudhunagar 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 respondents to dispose of the petitioner's appeal pending before the 1st respondent in regard to cancel the Patta in No.873 and Patta No. 1423 based on the petitioners representation dated 19.10.2023 within a time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.S.Vaigunth For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's appeal and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks 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. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or the other. Interested persons shall be put on notice before passing the order.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 28.11.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o Revenue Divisional Office, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Tahsildar, Kaariyapatti, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Musiri-621 211, Trichirappalli District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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