Singamuthu v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Singamuthu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate, Pudukottai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Iluppur, Pudukottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukottai District.

4.Krishnan 5.Nagesh ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose the petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2023 1/4

within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstance of the case.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the official respondents. Considering the nature of relief to be granted, issuance of notice to the private respondents is dispensed with. 2.The first respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation 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. The first respondent will put on notice all the interested parties including the private respondents herein before passing final 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.

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3. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

01.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate, Pudukottai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Iluppur, Pudukottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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